Stevia and their products
Poured Organic Stevia Extract Powdered Sweetener
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains non-nutritive sweeteners
- Certified organic
Why it scores 85
Poured Organic Stevia Extract Powdered Sweetener scores 85 out of 100 (Excellent) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- plus 5 points Certified organic: Carries a certified-organic label. Info
- minus 2.5 points Stevia (steviol glycosides): WHO (2023) recommends against using non-sugar sweeteners to control body weight (conditional recommendation); US dietary guidelines advise limiting them. Emerging
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better sugar substitutes
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Organic Liquid Stevia Extract 365 Everyday Value · 2 fl oz Not ultra-processed Score 100 out of 100 , 15 points higher -
Organic Monk Fruit Liquid Sweetener NOW® Real Food · 2 fl oz Not ultra-processed · No stevia (steviol glycosides) Score 100 out of 100 , 15 points higher -
Organic Stevia 365 Everyday Value · 8 fl oz Not ultra-processed Score 100 out of 100 , 15 points higher -
Allulose Zero Calorie Sweetener Wholesome · 340 g Not ultra-processed · No non-nutritive sweeteners Score 98 out of 100 , 13 points higher -
Truvia Truvia · 2.7 fl oz Not ultra-processed · No non-nutritive sweeteners Score 100 out of 100 , 15 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Organic Stevia Extract Powdered Sweetener
Ingredients
- Stevia (steviol glycosides) minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Bonuses
- Certified organic plus 5 points
100 − 15.5 = 84.5 → 85
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 0 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Salt | 0 g |
Ingredients
Label text, as published
ORGANIC STEVIA LEAF EXTRACT (REB A)
Allergens and diets
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
Sources
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WHO advises not to use non-sugar sweeteners for weight control in newly released guideline
“The recommendation is based on the findings of a systematic review of the available evidence which suggests that use of NSS does not confer any long-term benefit in reducing body fat in adults or children.”
who.int
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030
“Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”
cdn.realfood.gov
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7 CFR 205.102 Use of the term "organic" (National Organic Program)
“Any agricultural product that is sold, labeled, or represented as “100 percent organic,” “organic,” or “made with organic (specified ingredients or food group(s))” must be: (a) Produced in accordance with the requirements specified in § 205.101 or §§ 205.202 through 205.207”
ecfr.gov
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“Greater exposure to ultra-processed food was associated with a higher risk of adverse health outcomes, especially cardiometabolic, common mental disorder, and mortality outcomes.”
doi.org