A comprehensive process for the separation, isolation and characterization of a combination of two or more steviol glycosides from extract of Stevia rebaudiana plants and their use in sweetening compositions are disclosed. Combinations of two or more steviol glycosides from Stevia rebaudiana are characterized. The combinations of two or more steviol glycosides can be used as sweetness enhancers, flavor enhancers and sweeteners in foods, beverages, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. A method for isolating combinations of two or more steviol glycosides is also disclosed.

A comprehensive process for the separation, isolation and characterization of a combination of two or more steviol glycosides from extract of Stevia rebaudiana plants and their use in sweetening compositions are disclosed. Combinations of two or more steviol glycosides from Stevia rebaudiana are characterized. The combinations of two or more steviol glycosides can be used as sweetness enhancers, flavor enhancers and sweeteners in foods, beverages, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. A method for isolating combinations of two or more steviol glycosides is also disclosed.

Disclosed are steviol glycosides referred to as rebaudioside V and rebaudioside W. Also disclosed are methods for producing rebaudioside M (Reb M), rebausoside G (Reb G), rebaudioside KA (Reb KA), rebaudioside V (Reb V) and rebaudioside (Reb W).

Disclosed are steviol glycosides referred to as rebaudioside V and rebaudioside W. Also disclosed are methods for producing rebaudioside M (Reb M), rebausoside G (Reb G), rebaudioside KA (Reb KA), rebaudioside V (Reb V) and rebaudioside (Reb W).

The disclosure provides compounds of Formula (I), wherein X, Y, and Z are defined herein. The disclosure also provides particles comprising one or more compounds described herein, compositions comprising one or more compounds or particles described herein and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, and methods of treating a subject in need thereof comprising administering one or more compounds, particles, or compositions described herein to the subject.

X—Y—Z  (I)

The disclosure provides compounds of Formula (I), wherein X, Y, and Z are defined herein. The disclosure also provides particles comprising one or more compounds described herein, compositions comprising one or more compounds or particles described herein and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, and methods of treating a subject in need thereof comprising administering one or more compounds, particles, or compositions described herein to the subject.

X—Y—Z  (I)

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.

Stevia compositions are prepared from steviol glycosides of Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni. The compositions are able to provide a superior taste profile and can be used as sweetness enhancers, flavor enhancers and sweeteners in foods, beverages, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.

Stevia compositions are prepared from steviol glycosides of Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni. The compositions are able to provide a superior taste profile and can be used as sweetness enhancers, flavor enhancers and sweeteners in foods, beverages, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.