E960 - Steviol glycosides
By the Daat team · Updated October 30, 2026
E960 is stevia - sweet compounds taken from the leaves of the stevia plant. It has no calories.
Even when the pack says "natural sweetener", what goes in is a highly purified extract, not the leaf. It has a slight aftertaste some people find bitter, so it is often blended with other sweeteners.
In Daat’s catalog we found E960 in 140 of 16,831 products (0.8%), mostly in chocolate and sweets and sauces, spreads and salads.
E960 at a glance
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Steviol glycosides |
| Also listed as | stevia |
| Function | Sweetener |
| Origin | Plant, mineral or synthetic |
| Vegan / vegetarian | Yes / Yes |
Is E960 vegan?
Yes. E960 has no animal source, so it suits both vegans and vegetarians.