Steviol Glycosides (Stevia)

E960 is the European food-additive number for Steviol Glycosides (Stevia), a sweetener — used to add a sweet taste with little or no sugar. Steviol Glycosides (Stevia) (E960) is a sweetener used as a food additive.

What is E960 used for?

Steviol Glycosides (Stevia) (E960) is a sweetener — used to add a sweet taste with little or no sugar. It is added during food production for a technological purpose rather than for nutrition. See all sweeteners (E-numbers).

Is E960 safe or restricted?

E960 is approved for use in the EU but has drawn regulatory attention — its conditions of use or acceptable daily intake have been re-examined by EFSA or equivalent bodies. Forkin classifies it as “Regulatory attention” and does not make health claims. See the methodology for how regulatory levels are assigned, or the guide to how EU additives are approved, re-evaluated and banned.

Is E960 vegan or vegetarian?

Steviol Glycosides (Stevia) (E960) is typically produced from plant, mineral, or synthetic sources, so it is generally suitable for vegans and vegetarians.

The production source can vary between manufacturers — the Forkin app shows the verified vegan and vegetarian status per product. Always read the label for allergens.

Which foods contain E960?

E960 appears in 1,723 of the 4.7 million products in Forkin's catalogue — most often in protein powder / shake, electrolyte / sports drink and dietary supplements.

• Protein Powder / Shake276
• Electrolyte / Sports Drink175
• Dietary Supplements115
• Sugar-Free Sweeteners85
• Protein Bars75
• Flavored Water34
• Energy Drink33
• Iced Tea30

Often appears alongside

Additives most frequently found in the same ingredient lists as E960 across the catalogue.

• E960A808
• E330217
• E322159
• E375140
• E300139
• E20290
• E41566
• E960B57

Counts reflect Forkin's independently enriched product catalogue and update as new products are added — they are not a market-share statistic.

Frequently asked questions about E960

What is E960?

E960 is the E-number for Steviol Glycosides (Stevia), a sweetener — used to add a sweet taste with little or no sugar. Steviol Glycosides (Stevia) (E960) is a sweetener used as a food additive.

What is E960 used for?

Steviol Glycosides (Stevia) (E960) is a sweetener — used to add a sweet taste with little or no sugar. Manufacturers add it during processing rather than for nutrition. The Forkin app shows which products in your scan history actually contain it.

Which foods contain E960?

E960 appears in 1,723 of the 4.7 million products in Forkin's catalogue — most often in protein powder / shake, electrolyte / sports drink and dietary supplements. Scan any barcode with the Forkin app to see instantly whether a specific product contains it.

Is E960 vegan or vegetarian?

Steviol Glycosides (Stevia) (E960) is typically produced from plant, mineral, or synthetic sources, so it is generally suitable for vegans and vegetarians. The Forkin app shows the verified vegan and vegetarian status per product, since the source can vary between manufacturers.

Is E960 safe, and is it banned anywhere?

E960 is approved for use in the EU but has drawn regulatory attention — its conditions of use or acceptable daily intake have been re-examined by EFSA or equivalent bodies. Forkin classifies it as "Regulatory attention" and does not make health claims — see the methodology page for how regulatory levels are assigned, and the Forkin app for the full profile, including acceptable daily intake (ADI) and restrictions by country.