1. Sweetener: The main function of stevia extract is to be used as a sweetener. It has high sweetness, good taste, and is safe and stable. In the food industry, it is widely used as a sweetener, additive and flavoring agent, especially suitable for low-calorie foods, carbonated beverages, fruit juices, cold drinks, cakes, pickles, aquatic products, etc.
2. Hypoglycemic: Stevioside in stevia extract has the effect of lowering blood sugar. By increasing the body’s sensitivity to glucose and reducing the amount of sugar stored in the liver, blood sugar can be controlled.
3. Improve digestive function: Stevia extract has the effect of promoting gastrointestinal motility, can enhance intestinal motility, promote food digestion and absorption, and relieve symptoms such as constipation and flatulence.
4. Antibacterial and antioxidant: Stevia extract contains a variety of antioxidant substances, such as flavonoids, which have strong free radical scavenging ability and can effectively fight inflammatory reactions and antibacterial effects.
5. Protect gastric mucosa: Stevioside in stevia helps inhibit gastric acid secretion, reduce irritation to gastric mucosa, and help protect and repair gastric mucosa.