Stevia First, an early-stage agribusiness based in California's Central Valley growing region, has developed enhanced steviol glycosides by implementing fermentation-based methods to less marketable steviol glycosides.
The project, which is part of the company's 'Beyond Reb A' research program, is aimed at developing Reb A through fermentation-based methods as well as Reb D and Reb X, which have been identified as the next-generation of stevia sweeteners.
Currently there are over 30 different steviol glycosides found within the stevia leaf, including Reb A and next-generation sweeteners such as Reb D and Reb X.
Stevia First CEO Robert Brooke said: Recent industry news validates the strategic importance of our stevia production platform and 'Beyond Reb A' program, which we continue to refine and secure in preparation for commercial deployment."
