Truvia Brand Sweetener

Truvia is a brand name for a sweetener made from stevia leaf extract. The stevia plant is grown for its leaves, which contain sweet compounds called steviol glycosides. These compounds are extracted and purified to create the sweetener.

Manufacturers use Truvia as a zero-calorie sweetener in a variety of food and beverage products. It is often found in powdered drink mixes, tabletop sweeteners, baked goods, and yogurts.

Truvia sweeteners, specifically reb A (rebaudioside A), are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. International bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated steviol glycosides and established acceptable daily intakes. Studies on stevia sweeteners generally show no adverse health effects at typical consumption levels.