Steviol glycoside
Nobel Stevia Sweetening components are provided. Through the analysis of the components of the nobel Steviol Glycoside included in the stevia extract and/or crystals, not only the quality control of sweeteners, but judgment on the correctness of indication of origin or infringement of right are facilitated since the raw material of the sweetener can be identified.
1. An isolated or purified Steviol Glycoside selected from the group consisting of Formulas III-V and VIII-X:
wherein R 1 and R 2 are defined in the following table:
No.
R 1
R 2
III
β-glc-β-glc(3→1)
IV
β-glc
V
β-glc
VIII
IX
X
2. The isolated or purified Steviol Glycoside of the Formula III according to claim 1 .
3. The isolated or purified Steviol Glycoside of the Formula IV according to claim 1 .
4. The isolated or purified Steviol Glycoside of the Formula V according to claim 1 .
5. The isolated or purified Steviol Glycoside of the Formula VIII according to claim 1 .
6. The isolated or purified Steviol Glycoside of the Formula IX according to claim 1 .
7. The isolated or purified Steviol Glycoside of the Formula X according to claim 1 .