Foods Containing E960 (Steviol Glycosides)
E960 (Steviol Glycosides) is stevia — a plant-derived sweetener extracted from the leaves of Stevia rebaudiana; up to 300 times sweeter than sugar. Here are the foods where you'll find it on the label.
Common foods that contain E960
- diet drinks
- sugar-free chewing gum
- low-calorie desserts
- sports drinks
- table-top sweeteners
In the UK and EU, E960 must be declared either as "E960" or as "Steviol Glycosides" in the ingredients list.
Is E960 safe?
EFSA has reviewed E960 and considers it safe for human consumption at the levels used in food. No credible evidence links Steviol Glycosides to harm at normal dietary intakes.
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Reduce or replace E960
Products relevant to E960 and your dietary choices
Natural Sweeteners
Stevia, monk fruit and erythritol — sweetness without synthetic E-numbers.
Sugar-Free Baking
Baking books and kits for recipes without artificial sweeteners.
Food Intolerance Test
Find out if sweeteners or other additives are affecting you.
Data: Open Food Facts (ODbL) · EFSA