Tag: Gras sweeteners

Over the past 50 years, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved six specific non-nutritive sweeteners as food additives, while also accepting the "Generally Recognized As Safe" (GRAS) status for several others. This regulatory complexity often causes confusion for consumers trying to understand which sugar substitutes are permitted in the American food supply. The distinction between these two pathways—formal food additive approval and GRAS notification—is crucial for manufacturers and transparent labeling.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved six specific artificial sweeteners for use as food additives in the United States. Beyond these six, a separate category of sweeteners, known as "Generally Recognized As Safe" (GRAS), are also permitted, creating some confusion over total numbers.