Stevia (Sweetener)
International number (INS/E number) E960
How it's written on Korean labels 스테비아효소처리스테비아
What is this additive?
A sweetener from stevia leaves.
Common General information worth knowing. Not counted in the score.
What is it used for?
- Gives sweetness in tiny amounts, used to cut sugar and calories.
Safety summary
JECFA acceptable daily intake (ADI): 0–4 mg per kg of body weight per day (evaluated 2008)
Expressed as steviol.
In Korea it may be used only within the food-by-food limits in the MFDS Food Additives Code.
Sources: JECFA database (FAO/WHO) · Food Safety Korea (MFDS Food Additives Code, Korean)
Permitted in Korea within legal limits. This is reference information summarized from public regulatory and research sources, not medical advice.
Common in
Zero/low-calorie drinksPickled radish & picklesSnacksYogurt & dairy
Use differs by food type, and products of the same type can have different ingredients.
If you want to avoid it
- “Zero”, “sugar-free” and “low-calorie” products often use sweeteners — read the ingredient list.
- On Korean labels, also look for 효소처리스테비아.
Products with Stevia
No collected product lists Stevia yet. We'll show them here as products are added.
Found by matching text in the ingredient list, so some products may be missed or mismatched. Always check the package. This list refreshes once a day.
Related additives
SucraloseErythritolAspartameAcesulfame potassiumNeotame / advantameSodium saccharinSugar alcohols (maltitol, sorbitol, xylitol)Allulose
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