PureVia facts for kids
PureVia is a special kind of sweetener that helps make foods and drinks taste sweet without adding lots of calories. It is a sugar substitute, meaning it can be used instead of regular sugar. PureVia is made from a plant called stevia.
This sweetener was created by two big companies working together: PepsiCo and the Whole Earth Sweetener Company. The Whole Earth Sweetener Company is part of a larger company called Merisant, which makes different kinds of sweeteners.
PureVia is sold as a tabletop sweetener, which means you can use it at home in your drinks or on your food, just like sugar. It is also used as an ingredient in many food products. PureVia is one of several stevia-based sweeteners available, competing with other brands like Truvia and Stevia in the Raw.
What Is PureVia Made Of?
PureVia is made from a mix of different things. Its main sweet part comes from a special extract of the stevia plant called rebaudioside A. This extract is often called "Reb A" for short.
Other ingredients in PureVia include dextrose, which is a type of sugar, and natural flavors. These ingredients help to make the sweetener taste good and easy to use.
Is PureVia Safe to Eat?
Yes, PureVia is considered safe to eat. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the United States checked rebaudioside A, the main sweet part of stevia. In December 2008, the FDA decided that rebaudioside A was safe to be used as an ingredient in foods and drinks.
Where Is PureVia Used?
PureVia is used to sweeten many popular drinks. For example, PepsiCo uses PureVia in some of its products.
You can find PureVia as a sweetener in:
These are just a few examples of how PureVia helps make drinks taste sweet with fewer calories.
