Aspartame Information Center - An Aspartame and Low Calorie Sweetener Information Resource.

Aspartame is composed of two amino acids, aspartic acid and phenylalanine, as the methyl ester. Amino acids are the building blocks of protein. Aspartic acid and phenylalanine are also found naturally in protein containing foods, including meats, grains and dairy products. Methyl esters are also found naturally in many foods such as fruits and vegetable and their juices. more...
Childhood obesity a national issue

Many consumers have been the victim of aspartame Internet email hoaxes. Although they may sound legitimate, don’t be fooled. The bottom line – aspartame is safe. more...
Safety of aspartame confirmed

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the Joint Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) of the World Health Organization, as well as other prestigious regulatory and health bodies agree that aspartame is safe. more...

Aspartame: Sweetness Without the Calories for Today's Healthy Lifestyles


		The New Zealand Food Safety Authority (NZFSA) is concerned that anecdotal claims made by anti-aspartame campaigners about the sweetener do not seem to be supported by actual evidence. “The claims being made – and widely reported in the media – are doing a great public disservice,” says NZFSA Acting Chief Executive Dr Andrew McKenzie. more...		Aspartame, a low-calorie sweetener with a clean, sweet, taste, provides many benefits including aiding in weight control as a sugar substitute, and extending and enhancing flavors. Also, aspartame does not promote tooth decay. more... Dieting a constant concern for many		Currently, aspartame is consumed by over 200 million people around the world and is found in more than 6,000 products. Aspartame can also be used in recipes for cooking and baking. more...

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