High yield method of producing pure rebaudioside a

Abstract From the Canadian patent

The invention provides a high throughput high purity, high yield system and , method of isolating and purifying rebaudioside A ("Reb")h acceptable water solubility for all commercial uses from commercially available Stevia rebaudiana starting material. The invention also provides a means of maximizing yields of 99+% purity Reb A based on the attributes of a given batch of Stevia starting material. The Reb A produced by the invention is water soluble, devoid of bitterness heretofore associated with rebaudioside sweeteners, non-caloric, and suitable for use as a reagent and as an ingredient in orally consumed products e.g. as a , sweetener, flavor enhancer and flavor modifier.