Rebaudioside from multiple gene donors expressed in Yarrowia lipolityca
Function: Sweeteners
E960B is the European food-additive number for Rebaudioside from multiple gene donors expressed in Yarrowia lipolityca, a sweetener used to add a sweet taste with little or no sugar. Rebaudioside from multiple gene donors expressed in Yarrowia lipolityca (E960b) is a sweetener used as a food additive.
What is E960B used for?
Rebaudioside from multiple gene donors expressed in Yarrowia lipolityca (E960B) is a sweetener used to add a sweet taste with little or no sugar. It is added during food production for a technological purpose rather than for nutrition. See all Sweeteners (E-numbers).
Is E960B safe or restricted?
E960B is an approved food additive in the EU and currently carries no special regulatory restrictions in the EU additive register. Forkin classifies it as “No known concern” and does not make health claims. See the methodology for how regulatory levels are assigned, or the guide to how EU additives are approved, re-evaluated and banned.
Is E960B vegan or vegetarian?
Rebaudioside from multiple gene donors expressed in Yarrowia lipolityca (E960B) is typically produced from plant, mineral, or synthetic sources, so it is generally suitable for vegans and vegetarians.
The production source can vary between manufacturers. The Forkin app shows product-specific vegan and vegetarian signals where available, based on ingredient and label data. Always read the label for allergens.
Which foods contain E960B?
E960B appears in 139 of the 5.0 million products in Forkin's catalogue, most often in Protein Powder / Shake, Electrolyte / Sports Drink, and Dietary Supplements.
- Protein Powder / Shake42
- Electrolyte / Sports Drink15
- Dietary Supplements14
- Instant Coffee10
- Energy Drink8
- Hydration / Electrolyte Mix5
- Vitamins & Supplements4
- Soda Water / Club Soda4
Often appears alongside
Additives most frequently found in the same ingredient lists as E960B across the catalogue.
Counts reflect Forkin's independently enriched product catalogue and update as new products are added. They are not a market-share statistic.
Frequently asked questions about E960B
- What is E960B?
- E960B is the E-number for Rebaudioside from multiple gene donors expressed in Yarrowia lipolityca, a sweetener used to add a sweet taste with little or no sugar. Rebaudioside from multiple gene donors expressed in Yarrowia lipolityca (E960b) is a sweetener used as a food additive.
- What is E960B used for?
- Rebaudioside from multiple gene donors expressed in Yarrowia lipolityca (E960B) is a sweetener used to add a sweet taste with little or no sugar. Manufacturers add it during processing rather than for nutrition. The Forkin app shows which products in your scan history actually contain it.
- Which foods contain E960B?
- E960B appears in 139 of the 5.0 million products in Forkin's catalogue, most often in Protein Powder / Shake, Electrolyte / Sports Drink, and Dietary Supplements. Scan any barcode with the Forkin app to see instantly whether a specific product contains it.
- Is E960B vegan or vegetarian?
- Rebaudioside from multiple gene donors expressed in Yarrowia lipolityca (E960B) is typically produced from plant, mineral, or synthetic sources, so it is generally suitable for vegans and vegetarians. The Forkin app shows product-specific vegan and vegetarian signals where available, based on ingredient and label data, since the source can vary between manufacturers.
- Is E960B safe, and is it banned anywhere?
- E960B is an approved food additive in the EU and currently carries no special regulatory restrictions in the EU additive register. Forkin classifies it as ‘No known concern’ and does not make health claims. See the methodology page for how regulatory levels are assigned, and the Forkin app for the full profile, including acceptable daily intake (ADI) and restrictions by country.