Aspartme
What is Aspartme?
Aspartame is an artificial, non-nutritive sweetener. It is made by combining two amino acids, aspartic acid and phenylalanine, along with a small amount of methanol.
Is Aspartme vegan?
Aspartme is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Aspartme a major allergen?
Aspartame is not a major allergen.
What is Aspartme used for?
Manufacturers add aspartame to provide a sweet taste without the calories of sugar.
Is Aspartme safe?
Aspartame is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as a food additive.
Why it's used
Manufacturers add aspartame to provide a sweet taste without the calories of sugar. It is commonly found in diet soft drinks, sugar-free chewing gum, low-calorie desserts, and other reduced-sugar products.
Health notes
Aspartame is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as a food additive. The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) has evaluated aspartame and set an acceptable daily intake. The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has also concluded it is safe for consumption at typical levels. In 2023, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classified aspartame as "possibly carcinogenic to humans" (Group 2B), while JECFA reaffirmed its existing acceptable daily intake. This highlights mixed evidence and ongoing scientific discussion.
Allergen info
Aspartame is not a major allergen. However, individuals with the genetic disorder phenylketonuria (PKU) must avoid phenylalanine, which is a component of aspartame, and products containing aspartame are required to carry a warning label.
Foods that contain Aspartme
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Giant Eagle, Inc.
Diet Cola
0kcal
0Protein
0Fat
0Carbs
Mars, Inc.
Classic Bubble Sugarfree Gum, Classic Bubble
185kcal
0Protein
0Fat
37.0Carbs
Mondelez International, Inc.
Dentyne, Ice Sugar Free Gum, Winter Chill Wintergreen, Winter Chill Wintergreen
167kcal
0Protein
0Fat
66.7Carbs
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Golden Peach Flavored Sparkling Water Beverage, Golden Peach
0kcal
0Protein
0Fat
0Carbs
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