Neotame (E961)
Updated October 2, 2026
Neotame (E961) is a food additive in the “sweeteners” group. It appears in 243 products in our database, 197 of them sold in the US.
Quick facts
- Also known as
- E961
- E-number
- E961
- Function
- Sweeteners
- Found in
- 243 products (197 sold in the US)
Foods that commonly contain Neotame
Share of published products in each category whose ingredient list includes Neotame.
Popular products with Neotame
e NOVA 4 
NOVA 4 
NOVA 4 
NOVA 4 
e NOVA 4 
a NOVA 4 
NOVA 4 
d NOVA 4 
d NOVA 4 
d NOVA 4 Neotame-free alternatives
Popular products from the same categories that don't list Neotame and score Nutri-Score A–C.
c NOVA 1 
b NOVA 1 
c NOVA 4 
b NOVA 1 
b NOVA 3 How to spot Neotame on a label
Look for any of these names in the ingredient list:
Related additives
Frequently asked questions
What foods contain Neotame?
In our database, Neotame most often appears in plant-based beverages, yogurts, waters and confectioneries.
How many products contain Neotame?
243 published products on Foodmetria list Neotame, including 197 sold in the United States. Counts come from ingredient lists in Open Food Facts and update daily.
Product data: Open Food Facts (ODbL), updated daily. Additive information is for general education and is not medical advice. Always check the package label. Our methodology.