1. What is the aspertame sweetener?
1.1.
The aspertame sweetener is a non caloric sweetener. It was discovered
in 1965 and entered the market in the 80’s. A number of national
and international organizations have assessed the safety of the aspertame
sweetener and an international committee of experts established an Acceptable
Daily Intake value. However, some allegations of health risks have
launched a debate. More
on the history of aspertame...
1.2. The aspertame
sweetener is a white, odourless powder, approximately 200 times sweeter
than sugar, used in a number of foodstuffs throughout the world.
It is marketed under several brand names, including Canderel® and
NutraSweet®, and is labelled E951 in Europe. The aspertame sweetener
is stable when dry or frozen but it breaks down and loses its sweetness
over time when heated and therefore can not
be used in cooked or sterilized foods. More
on the uses and properties of aspertame...
1.3. Some concerns
have been raised about the aspertame sweetener and its breakdown
products. For example, it has been suggested that the aspertame sweetener
may cause headaches, epilepsy and brain tumors. More
on the concerns raised by aspertame...
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