Comparing E960 - Steviol glycosides vs E953 - isomalt
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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.
How to make isomalt?
Industrial production converts sucrose to isomaltulose via an enzyme (sucrose isomerase), then hydrogenates it (typically over Raney nickel) to yield an equimolar mix of 1,6‑GPS and 1,1‑GPM—together called isomalt.
How to use isomalt?
Use it as a bulk sweetener and texturizer in sugar‑free hard candies, lozenges, baked goods, and sugar art; it melts and resists crystallization for casting or pulling. Because it’s ~45–65% as sweet as sugar, it’s often blended with high‑intensity sweeteners, and intake should be moderated to avoid gastrointestinal upset.
What is isomalt made of?
An equimolar mixture of two sugar‑alcohol disaccharides derived from sucrose: 6‑O‑α‑D‑glucopyranosido‑D‑sorbitol (GPS) and 1‑O‑α‑D‑glucopyranosido‑D‑mannitol (GPM). On complete hydrolysis it yields glucose (50%), sorbitol (25%), and mannitol (25%).
What is isomalt sugar?
A sugar alcohol (E953) made from sucrose that provides about 2 kcal/g and 45–65% the sweetness of sugar, with minimal impact on blood glucose and low cariogenicity.
What is isomalt used for?
As a low‑calorie bulk sweetener and stabilizer in sugar‑free hard candies, lozenges, chewing gum, baked goods, coatings, and pharmaceutical tablets; it’s also favored for sugar sculpture due to its resistance to crystallization.