The invention provides a high
throughput, high purity, high yield
system and method of isolating and purifying
rebaudioside A (“Reb A”), with acceptable water
solubility for all commercial uses, from commercially available
Stevia rebaudiana starting material. The invention also provides a means of maximizing yields of 99+% purity Reb A based on the attributes of a given batch of Stevia starting material. The Reb A produced by the invention is
water soluble, devoid of bitterness heretofore associated with rebaudioside sweeteners, non-caloric, and suitable for use as a
reagent and as an ingredient in orally consumed products, e.g., as a sweetener,
flavor enhancer, and
flavor modifier.