Dive Summary:
- Stevia, a natural sugar alternative, has had a rocky time gaining scientific and public approval, with several disagreeing studies claiming it may or may not be carcinogenic.
- In a new report released in Food and Chemical Toxicology and funded by CocaCola and Cargill, has shown results that support stevia's safety and imminent approval for general consumption.
- Stevia has attained Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) status in the U.S. and was approved for use in the EU in 31 food categories.
From the article:
All stevia glycosides are safe with respect to their genotoxic/carcinogenic potential, says a new review that seeks to silence doubts once and for all about the ingredient’s potential in food and beverage products
