What is Steviol glycosides?
Additives and sweeteners
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In short
Steviol glycosides are sweet-tasting substances found in the leaves of the stevia plant. As sweeteners, they taste much sweeter than sugar.
Why is it in the product?
They sweeten foods and drinks.
Where is it found?
You can find steviol glycosides (E 960) in products such as reduced-sugar drinks, confectionery and tabletop sweeteners.
Other names
E 960, Steviolglykoside, Stevia, Steviol glycosides, Glucósidos de esteviol
Source
EU Regulation 1333/2008; EFSA 2010
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