Ii
What is Ii?
Ii is a sweetener derived from the stevia plant. It is produced by extracting and purifying steviol glycosides from the leaves of the Stevia rebaudiana plant.
Is Ii vegan?
Ii is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Ii gluten-free?
It does not contain gluten.
Is Ii a major allergen?
Ii is derived from a plant and is not one of the 9 FDA major allergens.
What is Ii used for?
Ii is used as a high-intensity sweetener in a variety of food and beverage products.
Is Ii safe?
Ii is Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a food additive.
Why it's used
Ii is used as a high-intensity sweetener in a variety of food and beverage products. It provides sweetness with very few calories, making it popular in diet drinks, sugar-free candies, and baked goods.
Health notes
Ii is Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a food additive. International bodies like JECFA have evaluated steviol glycosides and established acceptable daily intake levels. Research suggests that at typical consumption levels, it does not significantly impact blood sugar or insulin levels.
Allergen info
Ii is derived from a plant and is not one of the 9 FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.
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