Truvia® FAQ: Health Information & Safety

Stevia leaf extract is born from the sweet leaves of the stevia plant. To extract the plant’s intense sweetness, stevia leaves are harvested and dried. The leaves are then steeped in hot water. The resulting liquid extract is filtered, purified, and dried, resulting in the crystalized stevia leaf extract. Over 200 times sweeter than sugar, stevia leaf extract is the primary sweetening ingredient in Truvia Calorie-Free Sweetener.

Natural flavors are used as an ingredient in Truvia Calorie-Free Sweetener. Like pepper, salt or any other spice that would be used to heighten the taste of food, natural flavors are used to bring out the best in Truvia Calorie-Free Sweeteners. While we can’t share what our natural flavors are, we can share they are derived from natural sources.

Erythritol is the largest ingredient in Truvia Calorie-Free Sweetener by weight, and is used as an ingredient to provide bulk and the sugar-like crystalline appearance and texture for Truvia Calorie-Free Sweetener. The erythritol used in Truvia Calorie-Free Sweetener is produced through a fermentation process. Fermentation is the process by which an organism metabolizes or “digests” one or more food sources to produce a desired product. Fermentation occurs in a variety of different foods given the right conditions and is used to produce wine, beer and yogurt. In the case of erythritol, a yeast digests a simple sugar called dextrose and other nutrients and produces erythritol. After fermentation, the erythritol is filtered and dried into crystals. Erythritol is found in a variety of fruits, such as grapes and pears.

Yes! Truvia Calorie-Free Sweetener, Truvia Sweet Complete Granulated All-Purpose Sweetener, Truvia Sweet Complete Confectioners Sweetener and Truvia Sweet Complete Brown Sweetener with a Hint of Molasses are safe and appropriate for use by diabetics.

Yes, Truvia Calorie-Free Sweetener is keto-friendly. The carbs listed on the label come from erythritol, which passes through the body without being broken down for energy.

Truvia sweetener products do not contain animal products and are suitable for both vegetarians and vegans.

The Truvia^® Sweetener Products are certified Non-GMO by the SGS Supply Chain Program. Visit Non-GMO and No-GE | SGS for more information.

Truvia sweetener products are PARVE.

Truvia sweetener products are gluten-free.

Truvia sweetener products are safe for all individuals. The safety of ingredients in Truvia sweetener products are well-established on a global basis.