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The Calorie Control Council, an association representing the low-calorie food and beverage industry, supports the Food Standards Agency’s (FSA) conclusion that

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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

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 more...

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Victim of aspartame Internet email hoaxes

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...

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Aspartame is composed of two amino acids, aspartic acid and phenylalanine, as the methyl ester.

Aspartame is composed of two amino acids, aspartic acid and phenylalanine, as the methyl ester. Amino acids are the building blocks of protein. more...

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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.

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. more...

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Currently, aspartame is consumed by over 200 million people around the world and is found in more than 6,000 products.

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...