Rebiana

Rebaudioside A, often called Reb-A, is a sweet compound found in the leaves of the Stevia rebaudiana plant. It is one of the main compounds that give stevia its intense sweetness. It is extracted from the leaves and then purified.

Reb-A is used as a high-intensity sweetener, providing sweetness with very few calories. It is often used in sugar-free or reduced-calorie products like beverages, baked goods, and tabletop sweeteners. It can help reduce the sugar and calorie content of foods.

Rebaudioside A is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use as a sweetener. International bodies like the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) have also evaluated steviol glycosides, including Reb-A. Studies generally show it does not significantly impact blood sugar levels. Some people report a slight licorice-like aftertaste.