Steviol glycosides are a group of no-calorie, sweeteners that consist of steviol glycosides but which are not derived from the Stevia plant that are between 200 to 400 times sweeter than table sugar.

Steviol Glycosides (Stevia Sweetener)

Found In

  • Desserts
  • Stevia sweetener
  • Yogurts
  • Zero-sugar beverages

Also Known As

  • E960b
  • Stevia

The Beverage Bottom Line

Steviol glycosides are authorized for use in the U.S., Europe and Canada.

 

This ingredient may have authorizations in countries not included on this site.

International Assessments and Authorizations

U.S. Food And Drug Administration (FDA)

Generally recognized as safe for intended uses. (GRAS FDA-Notified)

From 2008 to 2021, FDA issued no objections to several GRAS notices related to steviol glycosides. GRAS notice include: 252253278282303318329348354365369380388393418456461467768 and 983.

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European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)

Safe for intended uses.

 

In 2010 and 2024, EFSA reaffirmed the safe use of stevia and steviol glycosides.

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Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA)

Safe for intended uses.

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Health Canada

Safe for intended uses.

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This page was last updated on 6/30/2025.