Stevia - Overview

Recent study shows that more and more consumers and food and beveragemanufacturers are becoming aware and have started endorsing the true valueof Stevia and its positive effects on our health. A 21^st century consumer is a discerning and a conscience user who recognizes the magnitude of wellbeing. Keeping the end user in mind, Herboveda India’s aim solely is to provide 100%

herbal, natural calorie free sugar substance which is extracted from the leaves of a shrub, scientifically known as Stevia Rebaudiana Bertoni, and has been in usefor the last 200 years in South America.

Guilt-Free Goodness of Stevia:

• Zero Calories and no Carbohydrates


• Natural sweetener that lacks any chemical components


• Known to cure varied ailments


• Completely natural herbal sweetener


• Great alternative for sugar and safe for diabetics and the health conscious

Stevia grades available with Herboveda India:

Stevioside 85%

White to off-white free flowing pure extract powder.
150 - 200 times as sweet as cane sugar with slight bitter aftertaste in high concentration conditions.
Sweetness stays longer in the mouth and does not disappear easily.
The melting point is 196 º -198 º.
Stevioside 85% is able to endure high temperature.
Easily dissolvable in ethanol and water..

Stevioside 90%

White to off-white free flowing pure extract powder.
180-280 times as sweet as cane sugar with slight bitter aftertaste in high concentration conditions.
Sweetness stays longer in the mouth and does not disappear easily.
The melting point is 196 º -198 º.
Easily dissolvable in ethanol.

Stevioside 95%

White to off-white free flowing pure extract powder.
300 - 350 times as sweet as cane sugar with slight bitter aftertaste in high concentration conditions.
Sweetness stays longer in the mouth and doesnot disappear easily.
The melting point is 196 º -198 º.
Stevioside 95% is able to endure high temperature.
Easily dissolvable in ethanol.

Glucosyl Stevioside

White to off-white free flowing pure extract powder.
100 times sweeter than sugar.
Is more like cane sugar, without the bitter taste.
Easily soluble in water and is stable in food processing conditions (acidity and heating).

Rebaudioside A 80%

White to off-white crystalline powder.
It is about 350-380 times as sweet as the cane sugar while the calorie is only 1/300th of the cane sugar.
Its taste is much closer to the cane sugar without any bitter taste.
The melting point is 196º-198 º.
It is resistant to high temperature and more stable in acidic and alkali solution (PH 5-7).
It can better the foods’ tastes and improve the quality of the products.

Rebaudioside A 97%

White to off-white crystalline powder.
It is about 400-450 times as sweet as the cane sugar while the calorie is only 1/300th of the cane sugar.
Its taste is much closer to the cane sugar without any bitter taste.
The melting point is 196º-198 º.
It is resistant to high temperature and more stable in acidic and alkali solution (PH 5-7).
It can better the foods’ tastes and improve the quality of the products.

Products, Packaging & Shipping

Products

Herboveda India is proud to offer an extensive library of renowned and proven product formulations which are not only appreciated in India but all over the world.  No doubt that Herboveda India is the first name that comes to one’s mind when thinking of Stevia Private Labeling.  Please find herein the list of products that we deal in: 

Aside from our stock library of formulae, Herboveda India manufactures custom, client-specific formulas as well.

Packaging

From production to packaging, everything happens in a microbe free environment, making sure that you get the best product.

Every client wants a different kind of packaging and thus, we give you multiple options to choose from. We not only give you options but also suggest you which kind of packaging will be best for your product and what will make a customer choose your box rather than your competitor’s.

We have tie-ups with the best Packaging manufacturers in the industry and thus, are able to give you the highest quality products at reasonable prices. 

Shipping

At Herboveda India, we take great care to ensure that our finished products are properly packed and delivered on time and undamaged.

We ship our products inside protective shipping cartons, and also offer bar-coding and pallet options.

Whether the order is a single quantity product or a large container, international or domestic, we implement the same quality shipping procedures each time to guarantee customer satisfaction.

Services Offered

As our client, we strive to make certain that you obtain the full benefits of our products and services. We are happy to offer informational consultations conducted by our in-house estheticians to provide you with extensive treatment protocol education.

Advantage Herboveda India - your ideal private labeling partner

• We provide end to end solutions that includes the following:


• Designing of the packaging material and marketing collaterals.


• Getting the necessary approvals from food authorities


• Assisting you choose the right recipe keeping in mind your application, your customer profile and the price points at which you want to sell.


• The complete production, printing, packing and dispatch


• Our factory is GMP certified thus ensuring highest standards of food safety


• We have arrived at various recipes of Stevia products after careful research which you can choose from.


• We are already private labeling for many discerning foreign customers where perhaps the demand of food safety are very high. We have had repeat business from them. This goes to show that we are prepared to deal with the demands of the developed world and can well handle the domestic market.


• We use the best quality Stevia and Reb A. We buy from the same source every time. We never change the specs of the product or the source.


• We provide a Certificate of Analysis with each shipment. We never ever compromise with quality, frankly whatever be the compulsions.


• We are competitively priced.


• Our factory has high installed capacity which enables us to offer a faster turnaround time.


• We have a very dedicated, knowledgeable and responsive client servicing team making sure that all your questions and calls are answered accurately and promptly.

1. What is Stevia?

First officially discovered in the 19th century by Dr. Moises Santiago Bertoni, the Stevia plant is a part of the Chrysanthemum plant species and is related to Lettuce, Marigold and Chicory as well. Christened Stevia Rebuadiani Bertoni in honor of the eminent Paraguayan Chemist, Rebaudi, the leaves of Stevia were used by Guarani Indians for sweetening the tea as well as making sweet treats.

Initially found in the lush forests of the Amabai Mountains in the Cordilleras Range in the northern part of South America beside the Brazil-Paraguay border, Stevia has seen a tremendous spurt in growth. The incredible healing properties of this naturally occurring sweetener stimulated the cultivation of Stevia in various parts of the world.

2. Is Stevia Safe?

Used by numerous people across the world for many centuries now, Stevia is absolutely non-toxic and has never displayed any side-effects resulting from consumption. Recent tests and research on this astonishing natural herb have shown that Stevia does not cause any adverse reactions on human health. Taking over 50 percent of Japan’s natural sweetener industry, Stevia has proven that it is completely safe and actually good for improving overall health. Recognized by FAO, WHO as a beneficial and safe food additive, Stevia has also been approved for sale by the United States as a healthy addition to the diet.

3. I have heard that Stevia has side effects?

Completely natural, Stevia is absolutely non-toxic sweetener and is completely non-mutagenic. Various test conducted around the world including the Japanese Food and Drug Safety Center along with scientists from Great Britain have found Stevia to be utterly harmless. Stevia has been used for centuries now by numerous people around the globe without harming human health.

4. What are the benefits of using Stevia?

This miraculous creation of natural elements aids the improvement of human health and cures various ailments. Research and a number of studies carried out by various laboratories and scientists have confirmed the beneficial properties of Stevia and its role as a high quality natural sweetener.
Stevia Benefits -
—Zero Calories and Carbohydrates and thus, good for diabetics and weight watchers

—Natural sweetener that lacks any chemical components

—Helps in Reducing Hypertension

— Digestive Supplement

— Antimicrobial Property

— Zero Glycemic Index

5. Where is Stevia Grown?

Initially grown in the dense landscape of the Amabai Mountains in the Cordilleras Range in the northern part of South America beside the Brazil-Paraguay border, Stevia saw a spurt in cultivation due to its incredible healing properties. Nowadays, the naturally created wonder herb is grown in India, China, Japan, Ukraine, Paraguay and Europe.

6. Does Stevia have the same qualities as sugar in cooking recipes?

Composed of the finest elements of nature, Stevia is 300 times sweeter than Sugar and is packed with a lot of vital health improving ingredients. Stevia and its extracts can be used in cooking or baking a variety of items. Even though Stevia is a better alternative to sugar in all possible ways, the molecular structure of Stevioside is completely different from that of Sucrose (sugar). Sugar caramelizes when heated while Stevioside does not and thus can’t be used to make treats like cookies and fudge.

7. Does Stevia have any effect on hypoglycemia?

Stevia does not introduce sugar into the blood stream unlike sugar and fruit, which in turn automatically allows the body to control the blood sugar levels normally. This was confirmed by the research on the effect of Stevioside and the aqueous extract of Stevia Rebaudiana Bertoni conducted by Professor Carlos Eduardo Pinheiro. The report was presented to the II Brazilian Convention on Stevia Rebaudiana (Bert) Bertoni in September of 1982. Consequently the tests prove that Stevia has no effect on hypoglycemia.

8. How much Stevia is used around the world?

Consumed around the world in massive quantities due to its numerous health benefits, pin pointing the exact amount of Stevia that is consumed around the world is difficult. The Japanese had consumed about 700 metric tones of Stevia in 1987 alone, though the numbers have risen tremendously over the years. This data does not take in to account the thousands of tonnes of Stevia that is used in the entire region of South America, South Korea, China, and all the areas in the Pacific Rim region along with countries in Europe, Australia and North America, where Stevia is consumed in large quantities.

9. How has Stevia been used in food applications?

Apart from the major use of Stevia in its raw form, it has also been developed commercially to be used as an alternative for sugar and other artificial sweeteners. In Japan, Stevia is used to manufacture the sugar-free variety of chewing gums, yogurts and cold drinks. Stevia is also used in many Japanese foods like pickles, dried seafood, fish and meat products, vegetables, confectioneries and a range of other items.

10. Can Sugar be replaced by Stevia in the daily diet plan?

Numerous reports have shown that refined Sugar lacks all nutritive value and is responsible for unnecessary increase in calories. Many studies also indicate that Sugar is responsible for increasing the risk of many life threatening diseases. On the other hand Stevia which is much sweeter than Sugar is packed with the goodness of nature and does not contribute to calorie intake.

11. How Sweet is Stevia in comparison to Sugar?

The naturally occurring Stevia plant has been used for centuries by numerous people around the world and is found to be 250 to 300 times sweeter than Sugar. Stevia has a distinct sweet taste which is different from that of cane sugar and may need getting used to. Stevioside, the white powder that is extracted from Stevia is about 100 to 150 times sweeter than ordinary Sugar.

12. Is Stevia capable of replacing artificial sweeteners in the diet plan?

Artificial sweeteners are chemically formulated, man-made sugar alternatives that have been known to harm the body. Research conducted around the world clearly indicates the adverse effects of artificial sweeteners. While Stevia is an all natural herb that guarantees that none of the harmful affects of artificial sweeteners are present in its composition, the incredible healing properties and benefits of Stevia make it imperative for people to substitute Stevia for artificial sweeteners.

13. Is Stevia safe to be used by a diabetic?

Yes, Stevia is absolutely safe for diabetics due to the fact that it does not raise the blood sugar levels. The research that was conducted at the Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism in Aarhus University Hospital located in Denmark confirmed that Stevioside and Steviol present in the Stevia increase the secretion of insulin by directly impacting the beta cells in the pancreas. The data collected from this experiment show that Stevia can actually be used for treating type 2 diabetes mellitus. Stevia must be the preferred sweetener for all diabetics since it is natural and absolutely safe with no side effects.

14. Does Stevia increase the Blood Sugar levels?

Neither Stevia nor pure Stevia extracts have any impact on blood sugar levels and according to some research, if Stevia is consumed in a greater quantity than that is used for sweetening tea and food, it actually decreases the blood sugar level.

15. Does Stevia damage the teeth?

Sugar has elements that damage the tooth while Stevia on the other hand inherently possesses constituents that retard the growth of plaque and anti-bacterial elements, therefore improving the overall condition of the teeth. Stevia is actually beneficial for the teeth in contrast to Sugar that is responsible for damaging it.