Sweetener · EU 960
Steviol Glycosides
FDA status: Approved. EU: Approved. No U.S. state has enacted a specific ban yet.
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Steviol Glycosides is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it independently of federal policy. Its composite safety score is 3 out of 5 (Mixed Evidence), and the European Union separately classifies it as approved. By tracked product count it ranks #178 of 417.
- #178 of 417 by tracked product prevalence
The verdict
Steviol Glycosides is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it. By Open Food Facts product count it sits #178 of 417 among additives with tracked product presence (57th percentile).
- 3/5
- Mixed Evidence
- Approved
- FDA status
- #178 of 417
- product-prevalence rank
- 0
- state regulations
Product-footprint and regulatory snapshot
Steviol Glycosides: 31 tracked U.S. products (moderate band, #178 of 417) frame how often this additive appears on shelves.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Tracked Products | 31 · #178 of 417 | Open Food Facts (US) |
| FDA Status | Approved | FDA SAFFA |
| EU Status | Approved | EC 1333/2008 |
| E-Number | 960 | EU additive register |
| CAS Number | - | CAS Registry |
| Category | Sweetener | FDA functional class |
| Composite Safety Score | 3 / 5 (Mixed Evidence) | PlainIngredients methodology |
| EFSA ADI | 4 | EFSA scientific opinion |
| U.S. State Actions | 0 states | State legislative records |
Values reflect official agency classifications as published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the European Union's regulatory framework. See our methodology for scoring details.
What is Steviol Glycosides?
Steviol Glycosides is a food additive (960) classified as sweetener.
Health Concerns
- EFSA evaluation: Scientific opinion on the safety of the extension of use of steviol glycosides -E 960- as a food additive. EFSA overexposure risk: moderate. Flagged by ANSES (French food safety agency) as additive of interest
Common Uses
Shelf-footprint peer axes
Nationwide peers for a moderate OFF footprint
Nearest OFF product-count peers (31 tracked here); safety-score column omitted on prevalence-led pages.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Steviol Glycosides safe to consume?
Steviol Glycosides scores 3/5 (Mixed Evidence). FDA status is Approved. On the Open Food Facts U.S. sample it is a moderate additive (31 tracked products, #178 of 417), so product footprint, not just the score label, frames how widely a shopper will meet it.
What is Steviol Glycosides used for in food?
Steviol Glycosides shows up as Beverages, confectionery, baked goods in the Sweetener class, and the OFF sample puts it in the moderate footprint band (31 products).
Where does Steviol Glycosides sit among food additives PlainIngredients tracks?
Among additives with at least one tracked product, it ranks #178 of 417 by Open Food Facts product count. See /methodology#corpus-placement for the ranking bases.
What health concerns are associated with Steviol Glycosides?
Research has identified the following health concerns for Steviol Glycosides: EFSA evaluation: Scientific opinion on the safety of the extension of use of steviol glycosides -E 960- as a food additive. EFSA overexposure risk: moderate. Flagged by ANSES (French food safety agency) as additive of interest. These findings inform its safety score of 3/5. Consult a healthcare provider for personalized guidance, especially if you have pre-existing conditions.