Rebaudioside from multiple gene donors expressed in Yarrowia lipolityca
Function: Sweetener
E960B is the European food-additive number for Rebaudioside from multiple gene donors expressed in Yarrowia lipolityca, a sweetener — used to add a sweet taste with little or no sugar. Rebaudioside from multiple gene donors expressed in Yarrowia lipolityca (E960b) is a sweetener used as a food additive.
What is E960B used for?
Rebaudioside from multiple gene donors expressed in Yarrowia lipolityca (E960B) 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 E960B safe or restricted?
E960B is an approved food additive in the EU and currently carries no special regulatory restrictions in the EU additive register. Forkin classifies it as “No regulatory flags” 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 E960B vegan or vegetarian?
Rebaudioside from multiple gene donors expressed in Yarrowia lipolityca (E960B) 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 E960B?
E960B appears in 202 of the 4.7 million products in Forkin's catalogue — most often in protein powder / shake, dietary supplements and electrolyte / sports drink.
- Protein Powder / Shake78
- Dietary Supplements19
- Electrolyte / Sports Drink19
- Instant Coffee12
- Energy Drink9
- Soda Water / Club Soda8
- Hydration / Electrolyte Mix5
- Functional Drink5
Often appears alongside
Additives most frequently found in the same ingredient lists as E960B across the catalogue.
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 E960B
- What is E960B?
- E960B is the E-number for Rebaudioside from multiple gene donors expressed in Yarrowia lipolityca, a sweetener — used to add a sweet taste with little or no sugar. Rebaudioside from multiple gene donors expressed in Yarrowia lipolityca (E960b) is a sweetener used as a food additive.
- What is E960B used for?
- Rebaudioside from multiple gene donors expressed in Yarrowia lipolityca (E960B) 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 E960B?
- E960B appears in 202 of the 4.7 million products in Forkin's catalogue — most often in protein powder / shake, dietary supplements and electrolyte / sports drink. Scan any barcode with the Forkin app to see instantly whether a specific product contains it.
- Is E960B vegan or vegetarian?
- Rebaudioside from multiple gene donors expressed in Yarrowia lipolityca (E960B) 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 E960B safe, and is it banned anywhere?
- E960B is an approved food additive in the EU and currently carries no special regulatory restrictions in the EU additive register. Forkin classifies it as "No regulatory flags" 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.
See the full profile in Forkin
The Forkin app surfaces the full regulatory profile of E960B — acceptable daily intake (ADI), restrictions by country, vegan/vegetarian status, alternative names, and which products in your scan history contain it. See view pricing.