The sweetness is 250-450 times that of sucrose, with a slight astringency. Stevia A glycosides have a distinct bitter taste and a certain degree of astringency and menthol flavor. Their taste characteristics are inferior to those of stevia disaccharides A, and they are moderately delicious. The pure product has less aftertaste and is the natural sweetener closest to sugar. But when the concentration is high, there will be a strange smell.

Stevioside is stable in acid and salt solutions, and its properties are relatively stable at room temperature. Easy to dissolve in water, in air

It will quickly absorb moisture and has a solubility of over 40% at room temperature. Stevioside mixed with citric acid or glycine has a good taste; When combined with other sweeteners such as sucrose and fructose, it has a better taste quality. It is not absorbed after eating and does not produce heat energy, so it is a good natural sweetener for patients with diabetes and obesity