EverSweet® Stevia Sweetener Achieves Positive Safety Endorsements from EFSA and FSA
Source: The DairyNews
Avansya, the joint venture between Cargill and DSM-Firmenich, proudly announces the receipt of favorable safety opinions from both the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and the UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) for its EverSweet® stevia sweetener.
This development marks a significant stride towards the commercial availability of the innovative sweetener in the European Union and the United Kingdom.
EverSweet® stevia sweetener is a breakthrough solution that extracts the purest and most delightful components of the stevia leaf – specifically, steviol glycosides Reb M and Reb D. This enables a substantial reduction in sugar content while maintaining an exceptional sweet taste, facilitating the creation of reduced and zero-calorie food and beverages. Avansya employs advanced fermentation techniques in the production of EverSweet®, contributing to reduced water usage, minimal land impact, and a lower carbon footprint compared to conventional cultivation methods.
The sweetener's environmental advantages have been validated through third-party-verified life cycle assessments, showcasing remarkable sustainability benefits. Results indicate a 96% decrease in land-use-related impacts, 97% lower water usage, and an 81% reduction in carbon footprint compared to sugar. Comparable advantages were demonstrated when compared to bio-converted Reb M, with an 88% reduction in land use-related impacts, 92% lower water usage, and a 76% lower carbon footprint.
Already available in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and other major markets, EverSweet® has undergone safety assessments by various regulatory bodies, with EFSA and FSA being the latest additions. Final authorization is anticipated in 2024, paving the way for EverSweet® to be commercially accessible to European food and beverage manufacturers.
Introduced in the U.S. market in 2019, EverSweet® has gained recognition for its clean, sugar-like taste, well-rounded flavor profile, and rapid onset of sweetness. These characteristics empower formulators to achieve more profound reductions in sugar content compared to traditional stevia sweeteners.
Andrew Ohmes, CEO of Avansya, expressed excitement about offering European customers access to this advanced, zero-calorie sweetener. He looks forward to collaborative efforts with food and beverage manufacturers to create a new generation of products that align with consumer priorities, encompassing health, nutrition, indulgence, and sustainability. Ohmes states, "EverSweet® is the sweetness solution that brings it all together, allowing consumers not to compromise on any of these points."
EverSweet® stevia sweetener is a breakthrough solution that extracts the purest and most delightful components of the stevia leaf – specifically, steviol glycosides Reb M and Reb D. This enables a substantial reduction in sugar content while maintaining an exceptional sweet taste, facilitating the creation of reduced and zero-calorie food and beverages. Avansya employs advanced fermentation techniques in the production of EverSweet®, contributing to reduced water usage, minimal land impact, and a lower carbon footprint compared to conventional cultivation methods.
The sweetener's environmental advantages have been validated through third-party-verified life cycle assessments, showcasing remarkable sustainability benefits. Results indicate a 96% decrease in land-use-related impacts, 97% lower water usage, and an 81% reduction in carbon footprint compared to sugar. Comparable advantages were demonstrated when compared to bio-converted Reb M, with an 88% reduction in land use-related impacts, 92% lower water usage, and a 76% lower carbon footprint.
Already available in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and other major markets, EverSweet® has undergone safety assessments by various regulatory bodies, with EFSA and FSA being the latest additions. Final authorization is anticipated in 2024, paving the way for EverSweet® to be commercially accessible to European food and beverage manufacturers.
Introduced in the U.S. market in 2019, EverSweet® has gained recognition for its clean, sugar-like taste, well-rounded flavor profile, and rapid onset of sweetness. These characteristics empower formulators to achieve more profound reductions in sugar content compared to traditional stevia sweeteners.
Andrew Ohmes, CEO of Avansya, expressed excitement about offering European customers access to this advanced, zero-calorie sweetener. He looks forward to collaborative efforts with food and beverage manufacturers to create a new generation of products that align with consumer priorities, encompassing health, nutrition, indulgence, and sustainability. Ohmes states, "EverSweet® is the sweetness solution that brings it all together, allowing consumers not to compromise on any of these points."
