Steviol glycosides from Stevia (E960a)
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What is Steviol glycosides from Stevia (E960a)?
Steviol glycosides (E960) are calorie-free sweeteners extracted from the leaves of the stevia plant. Within the safe daily limit they aren't linked to any harm. It's fine at normal amounts; occasional mild stomach upset is possible.
What is Yasno’s verdict on Steviol glycosides from Stevia?
Yasno’s verdict on Steviol glycosides from Stevia: Fine. No meaningful concern at normal amounts.
Is Steviol glycosides from Stevia allowed in the EU?
EU status of Steviol glycosides from Stevia: Permitted as a food additive. Conditions and limits come from the regulation cited below. Yasno summarises them and does not replace the legal text.
| Where | EU | US |
|---|---|---|
| Food | Permitted as a food additive | Not recorded |
What else is it called?
- Steviol glycosides
- Stevia
Sources
- EU Food Additives Register — POL-FAD-06121, European Commission (DG SANTE), 2025
- Toxicological assessment of steviol glycosides, European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), 2010
- Steviol glycosides food-additive database entry, Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA), 2026
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