Eversweet® stevia sweetener
EverSweet® is a zero-calorie stevia sweetener produced via precision fermentation, delivering the sweetest and cleanest-tasting steviol glycosides (Reb M and Reb D) without the bitterness associated with conventional stevia leaf extraction.
Overview
EverSweet® is produced through precision fermentation by Avansya, a joint venture between Cargill and dsm-firmenich. Engineered Saccharomyces cerevisiae yeast produces Reb M and Reb D — compounds that occur naturally in the stevia leaf but only in trace amounts. The fermentation route delivers a sugar-like sweetness profile free of the metallic or licorice off-notes common in earlier stevia products. An ISO 14040/44 panel-reviewed lifecycle analysis shows 96% less land use and 97% less water consumption compared to stevia leaf-based production. EverSweet is approved for use in both US (FDA GRAS) and EU markets.
Technical specifications
- Steviol glycoside composition: Reb M and Reb D produced via Saccharomyces cerevisiae fermentation
- Sweetness intensity: approximately 200–350x sucrose
- Calories: zero
- Feedstock: simple sugars (sucrose or dextrose) from corn or sugarcane
- Regulatory status: FDA GRAS; EU approved (2024)
- Environmental footprint: 96% land use reduction, 97% water reduction vs. leaf extraction (ISO 14040/44 panel-reviewed LCA)
- Production: Avansya JV (Cargill + dsm-firmenich), commercial scale
Technology readiness level
TRL 9 — commercially available globally with established production and supply chain through the Avansya joint venture.
About Cargill
Cargill is a global leader in agricultural, food, and industrial products, with a strong focus on sustainability and innovation in bio-based solutions.
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