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.

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.

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.

Is E960 vegan or vegetarian?

It depends on the source. Many additives can be produced from plant, mineral, or animal-derived raw materials, and the ingredient list rarely states which was used. The Forkin app shows the verified vegan and vegetarian status per product where it's known, instead of a blanket guess.

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.