Is Truvia vegan?

Question

It was suggested to be vegan on its commercial, and websites say it is made in the same way tea is. And calorie free! It sparked my interest and was recently FDA approved. But is it really or just psuedo-vegan?

JohnnySensible · Answer

Here are the ingredients - http://www.truvia.com/ingredients.html The main ingredient "Erythritol" is a product which is often made with a process involving pollen / honey comb / bee abuse - so we can be pretty confident that it is not likely to be vegan. For "techies" - http://www.springerlink.com/content/px36r07605518l06/ It is certainly a highly processed product - so it is unlikely to be "health giving"! For more see - http://nutritionalconcepts.blogspot.com/2008/07/cargills-stevia-blessing-and-curse.html

Mina · Answer

Yes, the ingredients are posted, but they don't state what they are derived from...?  Natural flavourings may be derived from dairy or other noxious sources.  I'd rate its vegan status - Uncertain!

pinkdiesel · Answer

I e-mailed customer service and this is what they told me:
 
Thank you for your email.  The natural flavors are compounds that come from natural sources and are used in small amounts to enhance the flavor of the sweetener. Truvia contains a proprietary flavor system that does not contain any of the major known food allergens such as: wheat, soy, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, fish or shellfish.  Truvia is caffeine free, gluten free, contains no MSG and is safe for diabetics. Truvia natural sweetener is also Vegan.
 
Thank you
Truvia Customer Service
www.truvia.com

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