Food additives play an important part in our food supply, ensuring foods and beverages are safe and meets the needs of consumers. There can perform many roles, such as preserving food to help extend shelf life or improve taste, texture or appearance. The use of all food ingredients used in Australia must comply with the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code.

Further information will be provided as it becomes available.

Non-sugar sweeteners

Non-sugar sweeteners impart a sweet taste without significantly contributing to the energy level (kilojoules) of the food or drink. Below are several factsheets on a number of non-sugar sweeteners commonly used in food and beverages.

Ace K

Aspartame

Monk Fruit Extract

Stevia

Sucralose

For Further Information:

FSANZ | Additives & their safety

FSANZ | Intense Sweeteners

International Sweetener Association