Rebaudioside From Multiple Gene Donors Expressed In Yarrowia Lipolityca
Also known as: E960b
Rebaudiosides produced via fermentation are part of the steviol glycosides family (E960). EFSA has reaffirmed the group ADI of 4 mg/kg bw/day expressed as steviol equivalents for steviol glycosides, with no genotoxic or carcinogenic concerns identified.
What it is
Rebaudioside (steviol glycoside) produced by Yarrowia lipolytica yeast strains genetically modified to express the relevant glycosyltransferase pathway; an enzymatically-modified steviol glycoside.
High-intensity sweetener.
Why it's flagged
- very high intake could exceed ADI in heavy users
What regulators actually say
"FDA has no questions regarding GRAS notices for high-purity steviol glycosides used as sweeteners."
"EFSA established an ADI of 4 mg/kg bw/day, expressed as steviol equivalents, for steviol glycosides."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
High-purity steviol glycosides are GRAS for use as sweeteners.
European Union — EFSA
Authorized as E960 with group ADI 4 mg/kg bw/day.
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