Comparing E960 - Steviol glycosides vs E954 - saccharin and its salts
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Found in 3,675 products
Found in 195 products
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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.
Why is saccharin banned?
It isn’t broadly banned today; 1970s rat studies linked high doses to bladder tumors, prompting warnings that were later lifted when the rat-specific mechanism was found not relevant to humans.
Is saccharin bad for you?
For most people, no—major regulators consider it safe within the acceptable daily intake (ADI) of up to 5 mg/kg body weight per day; some may dislike its bitter/metallic aftertaste, and evidence of any microbiome or glucose effects is mixed and not conclusive.
Is saccharin banned in europe?
No; it’s authorized in the EU as E954 with specified maximum use levels and an ADI of 5 mg/kg body weight per day.
Does saccharin raise blood sugar?
No—saccharin is non-caloric and does not directly raise blood glucose or insulin; any indirect effects remain uncertain at typical intake levels.
Is saccharin safe?
Yes, when consumed within the ADI (up to 5 mg/kg body weight/day), it’s considered safe by bodies like EFSA, JECFA, and the FDA; past cancer warnings were removed after re-evaluation showed no clear human risk at normal intakes.