Rebudioside A
What is Rebudioside A?
Rebaudioside A is a naturally occurring compound found in the leaves of the Stevia rebaudiana plant. It is one of the several steviol glycosides that give stevia its intense sweetness. It is extracted from the plant's leaves and then purified.
Is Rebudioside A vegan?
Rebudioside A is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Rebudioside A gluten-free?
It does not contain gluten.
Is Rebudioside A a major allergen?
Rebaudioside A is derived from a plant and is not one of the 9 FDA major allergens.
What is Rebudioside A used for?
Rebaudioside A is used as a high-intensity sweetener in a variety of food and beverage products.
Is Rebudioside A safe?
Rebaudioside A is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a sweetener.
Why it's used
Rebaudioside A is used as a high-intensity sweetener in a variety of food and beverage products. It is often added to "sugar-free" or "reduced-sugar" items like drinks, desserts, and tabletop sweeteners. Its purpose is to provide sweetness with few to no calories.
Health notes
Rebaudioside A is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a sweetener. Both JECFA and EFSA have evaluated steviol glycosides, including Rebaudioside A, and established acceptable daily intakes. At typical consumption levels, it is not associated with adverse health effects. Research generally supports its safety, though some individuals may experience mild digestive upset at very high intakes.
Allergen info
Rebaudioside A is derived from a plant and is not one of the 9 FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.
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