Stevia is a white crystalline powder or granule, the most prominent sweet component in stevia sugar. It's selectively re-crystallized from stevia sugar using advanced refining technology. Its refreshing taste lacks any lingering aftertaste, and it's 300 to 400 times sweeter than cane sugar while maintaining a similar taste profile. Stevia remains stable during heat processing and in acid/alkali solutions, and it doesn't promote Maillard reactions in cooked or baked foods. Consequently, it effectively enhances the taste quality of foods, elevating the overall quality and grade of products.