FOOD NUTRITION • BEVERAGE • DIETARY SUPPLEMENTEvidence: NO ESTABLISHED CONCERNEvidence Verified
Stevia Leaf Extract (Rebaudioside A)
Purified glycosides extracted from Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni leaves. Up to 300x sweeter than sucrose without stimulating pancreatic insulin secretion or blood glucose spiking.
Common Label Aliases & Codes
steviasteviol glycosidesins 960rebaudioside areb a
Intended Use & Application
Metabolically inert sweetening.
Exposure Context: Used in clean sports supplements, electrolyte waters, and sugar-free foods.
Regulatory Standing (FSSAI / FDA / EFSA)
Zero-calorie high-intensity natural sweetener. US FDA GRAS (GRN 000252), JECFA ADI 0-4 mg/kg bw, FSSAI approved.
Dietary Guidance: Safe natural sugar alternative with proven glycemic neutrality.
Recommended Healthier Alternatives
Monk Fruit Extract
Erythritol (Fermented)
Authoritative References & Government Gazettes
- •FDA GRN 000252
- •JECFA Steviol Glycosides Assessment 2008
- •EFSA Journal 2010;8(4):1537
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