Steviol Glycoside And Rebaudioside A
What is Steviol Glycoside And Rebaudioside A?
Steviol glycosides are sweet compounds extracted from the leaves of the Stevia rebaudiana plant. Rebaudioside A is one of the most abundant and sweetest of these compounds. They are purified and processed to create a concentrated sweetener.
Is Steviol Glycoside And Rebaudioside A vegan?
Steviol Glycoside And Rebaudioside A is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Steviol Glycoside And Rebaudioside A gluten-free?
They do not contain gluten.
Is Steviol Glycoside And Rebaudioside A a major allergen?
Steviol glycosides are derived from a plant and are not a major allergen.
What is Steviol Glycoside And Rebaudioside A used for?
These compounds are used as high-intensity sweeteners in a wide variety of food and beverage products.
Is Steviol Glycoside And Rebaudioside A safe?
Steviol glycosides are Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a sweetener.
Why it's used
These compounds are used as high-intensity sweeteners in a wide variety of food and beverage products. They provide sweetness with little to no calories, making them popular in diet or "light" versions of foods like dairy products, beverages, and desserts.
Health notes
Steviol glycosides are Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a sweetener. Both the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) have evaluated steviol glycosides and found them safe for consumption within acceptable daily intake levels. Studies generally show no adverse health effects at typical consumption levels.
Allergen info
Steviol glycosides are derived from a plant and are not a major allergen. They do not contain gluten.
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