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E960Fine

Steviol glycosides (stevia)

Group: Sweeteners

Harm level2 of 5Low concern

In plain words

Steviol glycosides are sweet compounds extracted from the leaves of the stevia plant, 200 to 300 times sweeter than sugar and calorie-free. You find them in drinks, yoghurts, sweets and as a tabletop sweetener.

Where you find it: drinks, yoghurts, tabletop sweeteners

Our recommendation

No need to avoid; prefer products without added other sweeteners.

Possible risks and effects

  • No relevant risk known at normal intake.
  • Products often also contain other sweeteners (e.g. erythritol) – read the label.

For experts

Steviol glycosides (mainly rebaudioside A and stevioside) are isolated from Stevia rebaudiana leaves; in the colon they are broken down to steviol, which is excreted in urine as a glucuronide. They have been authorised in the EU since 2011 with an EFSA ADI of 4 mg/kg body weight (expressed as steviol). They do not raise blood glucose; in practice they are often blended with erythritol or other sweeteners.

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This information is educational and based on EFSA assessments and available studies; it does not replace medical advice. With allergies, intolerances or illness, follow your doctor’s advice.