Rebaudioside A And Rebaudioside M

Rebaudioside A and Rebaudioside M are high-purity steviol glycosides, which are sweet compounds extracted from the leaves of the Stevia rebaudiana plant. They are purified and processed to create a clean, sugar-like taste without the bitterness sometimes associated with less purified stevia extracts.

These compounds are used as high-intensity sweeteners, offering a sweet taste with zero calories. They are added to a variety of food and beverage products to reduce sugar and calorie content while maintaining sweetness. Common applications include diet drinks, yogurts, baked goods, and snack bars.

Rebaudioside A and Rebaudioside M are Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as sweeteners. Both the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) have evaluated steviol glycosides, finding them safe for consumption within acceptable daily intake levels. Studies generally show no adverse health effects from consuming these sweeteners at typical levels found in foods.