E960d: Glucosylated Steviol Glycosides
Main role: sweetening
Also listed as: glucosyl steviol glycosides, glucosylated stevia sweetener
What is E960d (Glucosylated Steviol Glycosides)?
E960d covers steviol glycoside preparations modified through enzymatic addition of glucose units. This is a distinct specified preparation, introduced into EU additive rules by Regulation 2023/447.
What does it do in food?
Its main role is sweetening. Sweeteners differ in intensity, bulk, and processing behavior. Intense sweeteners often need other ingredients to replace sugar’s volume. A sweetener declaration therefore does not tell you the complete carbohydrate or calorie content.
Food and formulation examples
- EU-authorized sweetener preparations
- Reduced-sugar foods within permitted categories
These examples describe formulation roles, not a list of unrestricted legal uses. Availability and permitted applications differ by country and food category.
Label names and ingredient questions
Look for E960d, E 960d, or the ingredient name. Related names and label terms include glucosyl steviol glycosides, glucosylated stevia sweetener. A family code can cover more than one specified form; check the full declaration when the distinction matters.
Jurisdiction matters here: the EU authorization is a separate source from the Great Britain register. Do not assume that authorization in one market automatically applies in another.
Is E960d safe?
EFSA retained an intake limit of 4 mg/kg body weight/day as steviol equivalents in 2024. EFSA steviol glycosides assessment (2024).
A label identifies the ingredient but usually not its concentration. Calculating daily intake requires the amount in the food and the quantities eaten.
Authorization and conditions of use
EU Regulation 2023/447 introduced E960d into EU additive rules. Check the food category and conditions in the European Commission database; an EU authorization is not automatically a Great Britain authorization. For an EU product, use the European Commission food additive database to check the relevant food category and limits. Other countries may use different names or rules.