Thaumatin (E957)
Updated October 2, 2026
Thaumatin (E957) is a food additive in the “sweeteners” group. It appears in 90 products in our database, 20 of them sold in the US.
Quick facts
- Also known as
- E957
- E-number
- E957
- Function
- Sweeteners
- Found in
- 90 products (20 sold in the US)
Foods that commonly contain Thaumatin
Share of published products in each category whose ingredient list includes Thaumatin.
Popular products with Thaumatin
e NOVA 4 
NOVA 4 
NOVA 4 
NOVA 4 
c NOVA 4 
NOVA 4 
NOVA 4 
NOVA 4 
NOVA 4 
NOVA 4 Thaumatin-free alternatives
Popular products from the same categories that don't list Thaumatin and score Nutri-Score A–C.
a NOVA 4 
a NOVA 1 
a NOVA 4 
a 
b NOVA 4 How to spot Thaumatin on a label
Look for any of these names in the ingredient list:
Related additives
Frequently asked questions
What foods contain Thaumatin?
In our database, Thaumatin most often appears in protein powders, candies, sugar substitutes and chewing gum.
How many products contain Thaumatin?
90 published products on Foodmetria list Thaumatin, including 20 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.