Chicago, IL-based stevia supplier and marketer PureCircle has been issued a No Objection letter for the use of PureCircle’s Rebaudioside D (Reb D) as a general purpose sweetener for foods and beverages in the U.S. by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
 
The GRAS confirmation of PureCircle’s Reb D arrives on the heels of the company’s GRAS submission for Rebaudioside X (Reb X,). With GRAS affirmation, PureCircle is prepared for immediate commercialization of Reb D.

Jason Hecker, Vice President Global Marketing & Innovation, PureCircle, “We have invested over $300m in a supply chain infrastructure capable of delivering breakthrough ingredient innovation. We are proud to now work with our customers to turn this investment into breakthrough food and beverage solutions.”