E-number  · E960

E960 — Steviol Glycosides

Sweetener from stevia leaves. Plant-sourced — vegan.

The entry Reference notes, kept short.

What it is

E960 is steviol glycosides — the sweetening compounds extracted from the leaves of the stevia plant (Stevia rebaudiana).

Why it matters

Natural high-intensity sweetener. In diet drinks (Coca-Cola Life used it), sugar-free baked goods, dairy alternatives, tabletop sweeteners.

What to do

Always vegan.

Sources Where the entry is drawn from.
  • Vegan Society additives database