Thaumatin
Function: Sweetener
E957 is the European food-additive number for Thaumatin, a sweetener — used to add a sweet taste with little or no sugar. Thaumatin (E957) is a sweetener used as a food additive.
What is E957 used for?
Thaumatin (E957) 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 E957 safe or restricted?
E957 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 E957 vegan or vegetarian?
Thaumatin (E957) 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 E957?
E957 appears in 419 of the 4.6 million products in Forkin's catalogue — most often in protein powder / shake, sugar-free sweeteners and chewing gum.
- Protein Powder / Shake184
- Sugar-Free Sweeteners34
- Chewing Gum23
- Dietary Supplements20
- Pancake & Waffle Mixes11
- Collagen10
- Energy Drink9
- Electrolyte / Sports Drink7
Often appears alongside
Additives most frequently found in the same ingredient lists as E957 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 E957
- What is E957?
- E957 is the E-number for Thaumatin, a sweetener — used to add a sweet taste with little or no sugar. Thaumatin (E957) is a sweetener used as a food additive.
- What is E957 used for?
- Thaumatin (E957) 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 E957?
- E957 appears in 419 of the 4.6 million products in Forkin's catalogue — most often in protein powder / shake, sugar-free sweeteners and chewing gum. Scan any barcode with the Forkin app to see instantly whether a specific product contains it.
- Is E957 vegan or vegetarian?
- Thaumatin (E957) 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 E957 safe, and is it banned anywhere?
- E957 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 E957 — acceptable daily intake (ADI), restrictions by country, vegan/vegetarian status, alternative names, and which products in your scan history contain it. See how Forkin compares to other scanners or view pricing.