On 17 June, at the ‘HI Health Appreciation Dinner’ hosted by Hi & Fi Asia-China, Xinghua GL stevia Bioproducts Co., Ltd. was awarded the ‘Food Ingredients Excellence Award’ by the exhibition organisers in recognition of its innovative application of enzymatic modification technology in the development of natural steviosides.
Stevioside, a highly concentrated sweetener derived from natural plant extracts, has faced certain limitations in its past applications due to its slight aftertaste and bitter finish. Through in-depth research into the relationship between the structure and sensory characteristics of stevioside, Xinghua GL stevia has utilised cyclodextrin glucosyltransferase technology to innovatively modify the structure of stevioside. This innovation has not only significantly enhanced the taste of stevioside, making it fuller and rounder, but has also effectively reduced the perception of bitterness and aftertaste.
At the exhibition, the company highlighted its GSG series of enzyme-modified glucosyl steviosides. Thanks to their excellent solubility, heat stability and a purer, more balanced sweetness profile, the GSG products demonstrate outstanding formulation compatibility in food and beverage applications, offering a new solution to the issues of taste and stability associated with traditional steviosides in certain application scenarios.
Xinghua GL stevia Wins the 2026 FIA Food Ingredients Excellence Award
This honour not only recognises Xinghua GL stevia Biotechnology’s R&D capabilities and innovative achievements, but also reflects the industry’s acknowledgement of the company’s sustained commitment to the field of natural sweetening ingredients. As the global trend towards reduced sugar consumption continues to gain momentum, and market demand for natural, high-quality sweetening solutions grows steadily, enzyme-modified technology is expected to provide food and beverage companies with a more diverse range of natural sweetening options that offer greater practical value.
Looking ahead, Xinghua GL stevia Biotechnology will continue to deepen the research, development and application of enzymatic modification technology, actively explore its innovative potential across a wider range of functional ingredients, and continuously enhance product quality and service capabilities. The company is committed to providing global customers with superior, high-efficiency solutions for natural and healthy ingredients, whilst working alongside industry partners to promote the sustainable development of the healthy food sector.