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abstract “high purity steviol glycosides” are methods described for preparing highly purified steviol glycosides, particularly ribaudiosides a, d and m. methods include using recombinant microorganisms to convert various starting compositions to target steviol glycosides. furthermore, innovative steviol glycosides reb d2 and reb m2 are disclosed, as are methods for preparing the same. highly purified ribaudiosides are useful as a non-caloric sweetener in chewable and edible compositions such as any beverages, confectionery, baked goods, cookies and gum. |