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E960SweetenerLow concern
Steviol Glycosides
In plain words
The short version
Natural intense sweeteners extracted from the stevia plant, 200–400 times sweeter than sugar.
Why it's green
It's widely considered safe at the amounts used in food, so we mark it green. The Safety section below has the details.
Safety profile
ADI of 4 mg/kg body weight expressed as steviol equivalents. Considered safe at normal levels. Mild blood-pressure-lowering effects have been observed at high doses.
The detail
Educational information only. Not medical or dietary advice.