Subcritical water extraction of steviol glycosides from Stevia rebaudiana leaves and characterization of the raffinate phase

- Stevia rebaudiana leaves were subjected to subcritical water.
- Yielding 38.67 mg stevioside and 35.68 mg rebaudioside A per g dry leaves.
- Raffinate phase was analyzed for total chlorophyll, carotenoid and dietary fibers.
- Yielding 31.91 mg/100 g, 5.71 mg/100 g and 4.98%, respectively.
- S. rebaudiana leaves can be utilized as sources of natural sweeteners, fibers and coloring agents in the industry.