China Suppliers Factory Supply Water-Soluble Sweet Tea Extract Rubusoside Powder for Natural Sweetness Substitute

Sweet tea extract, sourced from China, is a natural and effective sweetener primarily made up of Rubusoside. This unique extract offers a refreshing sweetness akin to sucrose while also providing beneficial effects such as lowering blood lipids and blood sugar levels. As a top choice among suppliers and manufacturers, our sweet tea extract serves as an ideal sugar substitute, making it a perfect addition to health-conscious diets. Discover the benefits of our premium sweet tea extract directly from our factory today!

Product Description

Product Specification

Sweet Tea Extract Technical Data Sheet
Sense Index
Appearance Light brown to white powder
Odor & Taste Characteristic
Physical-chemical Index
Rubusoside (HPLC) 50%–85%
Particle Size 98% pass 80 mesh
Loss on drying 5% Max
Ash 5% Max
Heavy metals 10ppm Max
Lead 3ppm Max
Arsenic 2ppm Max
Mercury 0.1ppm Max
Cadmium 1ppm Max
Hygienic Index
Total plate count 1,000 cfu/g Max
Mold & Yeast 100 cfu/g Max
Enterobacteriae 10 cfu/g Max
E. Coli Absent in 10g
Salmonella Absent in 25g

Function

The health benefits of sweet tea extract are primarily attributed to its active ingredients, including rubusoside (sweet tea glycoside), tea polyphenols, and flavonoids.
1. Regulating Blood Sugar and Lipids
  • Lowering Blood Sugar: Studies show that rubusoside can significantly reduce blood sugar levels in diabetic models and improve glucose tolerance.
  • Lowering Blood Lipids: Rubusoside also positively reduces serum triglycerides and cholesterol while increasing beneficial high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) levels.
2. Antioxidant and Anti-inflammatory Effects
  • Flavonoids and tea polyphenols in sweet tea possess strong antioxidant capabilities, effectively scavenging free radicals. Some research indicates its flavonoid antioxidant efficacy may surpass certain synthetic antioxidants like BHT.
  • The extract can also inhibit the production of inflammatory factors, showing clear effects in alleviating swelling and other inflammatory responses.
3. Anti-Allergic Effects
  • Sweet tea extract has been proven effective in inhibiting various allergic reactions, such as passive cutaneous anaphylaxis and bronchospasm, leading to its use in developing anti-allergic health foods.
4. Protecting Teeth and Oral Health
  • Rubusoside can inhibit the activity and adhesion of Streptococcus mutans, which causes dental caries, making it a natural anti-cariogenic sweetener.
5. Other Potential Benefits
  • Traditionally, sweet tea is used for relieving cough and reducing phlegm.
  • Some studies suggest potential in anti-tumor effects, regulating gastrointestinal function (e.g., inhibiting excessive small intestine movement), and enhancing immunity.
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Application Area

Based on the above efficacy, sweet tea extract finds utility in various industries.
1. Food and Beverage Industry
  • With a sweetness 200–300 times that of sucrose and very low calories, rubusoside is an ideal natural sugar substitute widely used in beverages, pastries, candies, and yogurt.
  • Components like tea polyphenols can also serve as natural antioxidants to extend food shelf life.
2. Pharmaceuticals and Health Products
  • Leveraging its blood sugar-lowering, lipid-lowering, and anti-allergic properties, sweet tea extract is developed into various health products to assist in managing blood sugar, lipids, and allergies.
  • Its traditional effects, like clearing heat, moistening the lungs, relieving cough, and soothing the throat, also incorporate it into some herbal formulations.
3. Personal Care and Daily Chemical Products
  • In toothpaste, mouthwash, and other oral care products, sweet tea extract functions to prevent dental caries and maintain oral health.
  • Its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties also make it a potential ingredient in cosmetics.
4. Agriculture and Other Fields
  • Research explores using sweet tea polyphenols as natural antibacterial agents for food preservation to inhibit harmful bacteria.
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Frequently Asked Questions

QWhat is sweet tea extract and what is its main active ingredient?
Sweet tea extract is a natural plant extract derived from Rubus suavissimus (sweet tea). Its primary active ingredient is rubusoside (also called sweet tea glycoside), which is responsible for its intense sweetness — approximately 200–300 times sweeter than sucrose — along with tea polyphenols and flavonoids that contribute to its health benefits.
QWhat is the rubusoside content in your sweet tea extract?
Our sweet tea extract contains 50%–85% rubusoside as measured by HPLC. The exact concentration can vary depending on the grade selected to best suit your application.
QIs sweet tea extract safe and non-GMO?
Yes. Our sweet tea extract is Non-GMO and Non-Irradiated. It meets strict hygienic standards, including absence of E. Coli (in 10g) and Salmonella (in 25g), with total plate count controlled at 1,000 cfu/g Max, ensuring it is safe for use in food, health, and personal care products.
QWhat industries can use sweet tea extract?
Sweet tea extract is widely applicable across multiple industries, including food and beverages (as a natural low-calorie sweetener and antioxidant), pharmaceuticals and health products (for blood sugar and lipid management, anti-allergy), personal care and oral hygiene products (anti-caries, anti-inflammatory), and agricultural food preservation research.
QHow should sweet tea extract be stored, and what is its shelf life?
Sweet tea extract has a shelf life of 24 months when stored in its original packaging, kept away from light, and maintained at an optimal temperature of 10–25℃. It is available in 1kg aluminium foil bags or 25kg drums (37×37×50cm).
QCan sweet tea extract help with blood sugar management?
Studies indicate that rubusoside, the key compound in sweet tea extract, can significantly reduce blood sugar levels in diabetic models and improve glucose tolerance. It also helps reduce serum triglycerides and cholesterol while raising beneficial HDL-C levels, making it a promising ingredient for blood sugar and lipid management health products.

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