Thaumatin (E957)
Thaumatin (E957) is one of the markers Open Food Facts uses to classify a food as ultra-processed (NOVA group 4).
What it is and why it counts
Sweeteners are substances used to impart a sweet taste to foods or in table-top sweeteners.
Cosmetic additives
NOVA calls these additives "cosmetic": they change how a product looks, feels or tastes rather than keeping it safe to eat. Their presence is one of the two defining signs of an ultra-processed food.
Function
- Sweetener
- Sweeteners are substances used to impart a sweet taste to foods or in table-top sweeteners.
Where it turns up
Thaumatin (E957) appears in 5 of the 40,000 products on this site (0%).
