Animal Husbandry and Feed Science ›› 2024, Vol. 45 ›› Issue (5): 77-83.doi: 10.12160/j.issn.1672-5190.2024.05.010

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Research Progress on Application of Stevia rebaudiana By-products and Their Bioactive Substances in Animal Production

XU Congbin1,2,3, GUO Tongjun1,2, TUO Yong1,2, GUZAILINUR Aimaiti1,2   

  1. 1. Institute of Feed Research,Xinjiang Academy of Animal Science,Urumqi 830011,China;
    2. Xinjiang Key Laboratory of Feed Biotechnology,Urumqi 830011,China;
    3. College of Animal Science,Xinjiang Agricultural University,Urumqi 830052,China
  • Received:2024-07-03 Online:2024-09-30 Published:2024-11-29

Abstract: Stevia rebaudiana possesses anti-oxidant, anti-bacterial, anti-cancer, anti-aging and lipid-lowering activities, and its leaves are important raw materials for producing sweeteners. Stevia rebaudiana by-products are the parts of Stevia rebaudiana that have been defoliated and processed, which are mainly composed of straws and residues. They have a considerable yield and are rich in active substances such as glycosides, flavonoids and chlorogenic acids. In addition, they exhibit various biological functions including anti-inflammation, anti-hyperglycemia and bacteriostasis, and have the potential to be used as animal feed. This paper summarized the nutritional composition and main bioactive substances of Stevia rebaudiana by-products, and reviewed the research progress on their application in animal production, in hoping to provide references for improving their feed utilization.

Key words: Stevia rebaudiana by-products, nutritional value, active substances, feed utilization

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