Aspartame
Approximately 200 times sweeter than sucrose, aspartame is a low calorie sweetener used as a sugar substitute in foods and beverages. The taste of aspartame differs from sucrose in the time of onset and how long the sweetness lasts. The sweetness of aspartame lasts longer than that of sucrose, and it is often blended with other low- and no-calorie sweeteners such as acesulfame potassium to produce an overall taste more like sugar.
In addition to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Joint Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) of the World Health Organization and Food and Agriculture Organization, the Scientific Committee on Food of the European Union (SCF), and regulatory agencies in more than 100 countries have reviewed aspartame and found it to be safe for use. Scientific evidence overwhelmingly supports the safety of aspartame, even in amounts far greater than people regularly consume.
With more than 200 studies affirming the safety of aspartame, it’s one of the most thoroughly researched ingredients out there. Contact us today for more information!Kerry Kenny
Chief Technical Officer
Other resources
- Aspartame.org| formats | Powder, granular, fine granular, G100, high density powder |
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| appearance | White crystal or crystalline powder |
| pH level | 4.5 – 6.0 |
| packaging | 25 kg net weight fiber drums with inner liners or as otherwise agreed upon |
| shipping | Recommended to be stored in an odor-free environment Low humidity conditions are recommended to minimize caking/degradation potentials |
| storage | Store in cool, dry ambient environment. Avoid high heat. |
| shelf life | The shelf life of this material is five years from the date of manufacture if stored in ambient room temperature conditions. Product should be reevaluated if it exceeds expiration date. |
| conformity | FAO-WHO Specifications Food Chemicals Codex European Commission Regulation No. 231/2012 Japanese Standards for Food Additives US Pharmacopoeia Kosher, Parve, and Halal Certified |
Suggested Uses
- Tabletop sweeteners
- Dry powder mixes
- Chewable vitamins
- Pharmaceuticals