Comparing E960 - Steviol glycosides vs E962 - Salt of aspartame-acesulfame
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Found in 3,675 products
Found in 72 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.
Is acesulfame potassium the same as aspartame?
No—acesulfame potassium (E950) and aspartame (E951) are different sweeteners; E962 is a separate ingredient that combines them into a single salt to blend their properties.
Acesulfame potassium how does it compared to aspartame?
Acesulfame K is more heat- and shelf-stable but can have a slight bitter aftertaste, while aspartame tastes more sugar-like but is less heat-stable; E962 merges them into a roughly 350×-sweeter, more stable salt used for improved flavor.
Acesulfame potassium is it aspartame?
No—acesulfame potassium is not aspartame; E962 is the salt formed from both to create a combined high-intensity sweetener.
Acesulfame potassium vs aspartame which is better than?
It depends on use: acesulfame K suits high-heat or long-shelf-life products, while aspartame is favored for a more sugar-like taste in cold/ready-to-drink items; E962 is often chosen to get both taste and stability benefits.
Aspartame and acesulfame what is it?
Together they form aspartame-acesulfame salt (E962, Twinsweet), a high-intensity sweetener about 350× sweeter than sugar that combines the two into one ingredient for better taste and stability.