Steviol Glycosides (Stevia Sweetener)
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.
Found In
- Desserts
- Stevia sweetener
- Yogurts
- Zero-sugar beverages
- Desserts
- Stevia sweetener
- Yogurts
- Zero-sugar beverages
Also Known As
- E960b
- Stevia
- 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.
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
FDA U.S. Food And Drug Administration
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: 252, 253, 278, 282, 303, 318, 329, 348, 354, 365, 369, 380, 388, 393, 418, 456, 461, 467, 768 and 983.
Learn more →EFSA European Food Safety Authority
Safe for intended uses.
In 2010 and 2024, EFSA reaffirmed the safe use of stevia and steviol glycosides.
Learn more →JECFA Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives
Safe for intended uses.
Learn more →Health Canada
Safe for intended uses.
Learn more →This page was last updated on 9/09/2025