Sweeteners · Food additive

Stevia (steviol glycosides, E960)

Updated October 2, 2026

Stevia (E960) is a food additive in the “sweeteners” group. It appears in 8,658 products in our database, 4,079 of them sold in the US.

Quick facts

Also known as
Stevia leaf extract, Steviol glycosides, Rebaudioside A, Reb M, E960
E-number
E960
Function
Sweeteners
Found in
8,658 products (4,079 sold in the US)

Foods that commonly contain Stevia

Protein powders 9% · 406
Beverages 2% · 364
Sodas 4% · 296
Yogurts 2% · 251
Iced teas 7% · 243
Protein bars 6% · 220

Share of published products in each category whose ingredient list includes Stevia.

Popular products with Stevia

Stevia-free alternatives

Popular products from the same categories that don't list Stevia and score Nutri-Score A–C.

How to spot Stevia on a label

Look for any of these names in the ingredient list:

SteviaStevia leaf extractSteviol glycosidesRebaudioside AReb ME960

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Frequently asked questions

What foods contain Stevia?

In our database, Stevia most often appears in sweetened beverages, protein powders, beverages and sodas.

How many products contain Stevia?

8,658 published products on Foodmetria list Stevia, including 4,079 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.