Comparing E960 - Steviol glycosides vs E420I - D-sorbitol

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Overview

E960 - Steviol glycosides

Steviol glycosides (E960) are high‑intensity sweeteners purified from the leaves of the Stevia rebaudiana plant. They taste very sweet with virtually no calories and are used in many sugar‑reduced foods and drinks.

E420I - D-sorbitol

D-sorbitol (E420i) is a sugar alcohol used to sweeten, thicken, and keep foods moist. It tastes milder than table sugar and helps products stay soft and fresh for longer.

Synonyms

E960

Steviol glycosides

Steviol glycoside

stevia rebaudiana extract

stevia leaf extract

steviol

E420i

D-sorbitol

D-glucitol

Functions

sweetener

humectant sweetener

Origins

Products

Found in 3,675 products

Found in 29 products

Search rank & volume

#9022.7K / mo🇺🇸U.S.

#366240 / mo🇺🇸U.S.

Awareness score

×0.90

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×1.18

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Search volume over time

Interest over time for 6 keywords in U.S. during the last 10 years.

Interest over time for 3 keywords in U.S. during the last 10 years.

Popular questions

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.