Is E960 safe?

The Panel concluded that the inclusion of the 60 steviol glycosides in the proposed specifications for steviol glycoside (E960) would not be of safety concern.

What is E960 in food?

Stevioside or stevia extract, a high intensity sweetener extracted from leaves of stevia rebaudiana bertoni with the European food additive number E960. This sugar alternative can also be used to replace or combine with artificial sweeteners in food & beverage.

What is 960 sweetener?

Steviol glycosides are around 150-300 times sweeter than sugar, and only a small amount is needed to match the sweetness of regular sugar. The Food Standards Code allows steviol glycosides to be added to certain foods as a food additive.

Is stevia an additive?

Stevia: E960 Steviol glycosides, the sweet compounds of the stevia leaf, are not consumed as a food on their own and are added to food and beverage products to perform a technical function. Therefore, by definition stevia is an additive, E960, and cannot be labelled as a ‘natural ingredient’ in the EU.

Are there any natural sweeteners with E number 960?

Stevioside (an extract from the Stevia plant) is given E number 960. It was first approved in France, and has now been approved as a food additive throughout the EU. Truvia and PureVia both contain Stevioside and are now for sale in most supermarkets. Glycyrrhizin (E958), is a natural sweetener, yet it has some reported side effects.

What are the Approved additives and E numbers in UK?

Approved additives and E numbers Approved additives and E numbers Additives and E numbers for colours, preservatives, antioxidants, sweeteners, emulsifiers, stabilisers, thickeners and other types of additives. Food additives legislation applies to all food businesses across the UK. This guidance provides

Can a food additive be used in Northern Ireland?

EU Exit legislation is on legislation.gov.uk . , and retained EU law will not apply to Northern Ireland in these circumstances. Most additives are only permitted to be used in certain foods and are subject to specific quantitative limits, so it is important to note this list should be used in conjunction with the appropriate legislation.

Where can I find the food additive status list?

Color additives, 21 CFR Parts 70, 71, 73, 74, 80 & 82. Go to the Color Additives Status List. Please send corrections or additions to the list to Harold Woodall, FDA/CFSAN Office of Food Additive Safety (HFS-206), 5100 Paint Branch Parkway, College Park, Maryland 20740 or e-mail them to [email protected].