Compound Monograph
Stevioside
The major steviol glycoside of Stevia, an ent-kaurane diterpene glycoside used as a natural sweetener.
Classification
Stevioside is one of the diterpenes, part of the terpenoids class. The largest class of plant compounds, built from five-carbon isoprene units — the essential-oil aromatics, resins, bitter principles, saponins, and plant sterols.
Where Does It Come From? (1)
Stevioside is one of the diterpenes, found in Stevia.