The present application relates to methods for the production of plant material suitable for the extraction and purification of saponins, through plantations of clone plants of defined chemotype, including ultrahigh density plantations of Quillaja saponaria Molina, and methods to increase the recovery of saponins by solid/liquid extraction of the harvested plant material.

The present application relates to methods for the production of plant material suitable for the extraction and purification of saponins, through plantations of clone plants of defined chemotype, including ultrahigh density plantations of Quillaja saponaria Molina, and methods to increase the recovery of saponins by solid/liquid extraction of the harvested plant material.

A new stevia variety is characterized by remarkably high levels of Rebaudioside C (RC), and developed by the use of non-GMO selective breeding technologies and wherein such variety is uniquely identified by RAPD gene analysis, and comprises from about 3-8% by weight RC in the leaf (leaf content) and from about 10-13% total steviol glycosides content (TSG) in in leaf (leaf content), both of which are exceptionally high.

A Stevia extract made from leaves of the Stevia rebaudiana plant is described. The extract has desired levels of steviol glycosides and is useful in food, beverage, and other consumable products.

A Stevia extract made from leaves of the Stevia rebaudiana plant is described. The extract has desired levels of steviol glycosides and is useful in food, beverage, and other consumable products.

Methods of preparing rebaudioside I, including highly purified rebaudioside I, are described herein. The methods utilize biocatalysts for converting rebaudioside A to rebaudioside I. Compositions and consumables comprising rebaudioside I, including sweetener compositions and flavor enhancing composition, are also provided.

Methods of preparing rebaudioside I, including highly purified rebaudioside I, are described herein. The methods utilize biocatalysts for converting rebaudioside A to rebaudioside I. Compositions and consumables comprising rebaudioside I, including sweetener compositions and flavor enhancing composition, are also provided.

Novel diterpene glycosides and methods for purifying the same are provided herein. In addition, compositions comprising the novel diterpene glycosides, as well as methods of using the diterpene glycosides are provided.

Novel diterpene glycosides and methods for purifying the same are provided herein. In addition, compositions comprising the novel diterpene glycosides, as well as methods of using the diterpene glycosides are provided.

A novel diterpene glycoside and methods for preparing and purifying the same are provided herein. In addition, compositions comprising the novel diterpene glycoside, as well as methods of using the diterpene glycoside are provided.