Comparing E957 - Thaumatin vs E960 - Steviol glycosides
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What is thaumatin sweetener?
Thaumatin (E957) is a naturally occurring sweet-tasting protein from the katemfe fruit (Thaumatococcus daniellii), used as a high-intensity sweetener and flavor modifier. It may be extracted from the plant or produced by fermentation.
How sweet is thaumatin?
Roughly 2,000–3,000 times sweeter than sucrose by weight, with a slow onset and very long-lasting sweetness, so only tiny amounts are used.
Thaumatin what is it?
It's a mixture of sweet proteins (mainly thaumatin I and II) from the West African katemfe plant, approved as E957 for sweetening and flavor enhancement.
Thaumatin, the sweet protein in katemfe, a plant which grows primarily in nigeria.?
Yes—thaumatin is the sweet protein mixture extracted from katemfe (Thaumatococcus daniellii) native to West Africa, used in foods as E957 and also made via fermentation.
What does pure thaumatin taste like?
Extremely sweet with a delayed onset and lingering sweetness; at higher levels some people perceive licorice-like or cooling notes and a slight aftertaste.
Is stevia leaf extract bad for you?
No—high-purity steviol glycosides (E960) are considered safe by major regulators when consumed within the acceptable daily intake of 4 mg/kg body weight/day (as steviol equivalents). Some people may notice a bitter aftertaste or mild gastrointestinal upset at high intakes.
Is stevia leaf extract safe during pregnancy?
Yes—high‑purity steviol glycosides are considered safe in pregnancy at typical dietary levels. Avoid crude stevia leaf or unrefined extracts (not approved as sweeteners in some regions) and stay within normal amounts.
Can dogs have stevia leaf extract?
Stevia (E960) is not known to be toxic to dogs, but large amounts can cause gastrointestinal upset. Ensure the product doesn’t contain xylitol or other additives harmful to pets.
Is stevia leaf extract safe?
Yes—high‑purity steviol glycosides are approved/GRAS as sweeteners and safe within the ADI of 4 mg/kg body weight/day (as steviol equivalents). Crude stevia leaf or whole‑leaf extracts are not approved as sweeteners in some regions.
Does stevia leaf extract have erythritol?
No—pure stevia leaf extract (E960) does not contain erythritol; erythritol (E968) is a separate sweetener. Many tabletop stevia products blend the two for bulk, so check the ingredient list.