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FDA Endorsement Boosts Future of Stevia in US

May 1, 2009: 08:04 AM EST
In December 2008 the FDA opened the door to stevia-based sweeteners in the US when it issued a “letter of no questions” that effectively acknowledged them as safe. The US now joins at least 15 other countries where stevia and stevia-sweetened products can be used. Stevia’s big advantage is that it contains no calories. It is 200-300 times sweeter than sugar, and has a wide range of applications in food and beverages. Stevia is suitable for use by diabetics, and there is some evidence that it does not cause tooth decay. The FDA’s view that stevia has GRAS status is backed by the Joint Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA), which found in June 2008 that it is safe for use as general purpose sweetener.
"Stevia Sweeteners: Another Low-Calorie Option_05-29-09", Food Insight, May 01, 2009, © IFIC Foundation
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