甜菊糖的崛起与发展战略

Stevioside's development in China

甜菊糖(Stevioside)又称甜菊糖甙、甜菊苷或甜菊精,是从菊科植物甜叶菊叶片中提取的纯天然、安全、无毒、高甜度、低热量的甜味剂。本文主要探讨其功能特性及我国的发展战略。 功能特性 安全性 甜菊糖在人体内不会代谢,也不会残留或产生副作用,并已通过美国FDA测定。

Stevioside is a natural sweetener which is very low in calorie content and which, as a result, can be widely applied in food and beverage production. Here, we discuss the functions and the future importance of stevioside to the food industry.