Aspartame is a high-intensity dipeptide sweetener (aspartic acid + phenylalanine methyl ester) approximately 180–200 times sweeter than sucrose. It is one of the most extensively studied food ingredients in history, approved by JECFA, FDA, and EFSA. It provides zero calories and is widely used in beverages, confectionery, and tabletop sweeteners, particularly where heat stability is not required.
Applications:
- Low-calorie and diet beverage formulations
- Sugar-free confectionery, chewing gum, and desserts
- Pharmaceutical oral dosage forms (chewables, effervescents)
- Tabletop sweetener blends
Key Features & Benefits:
- 180–200x sweeter than sucrose — very low use levels
- Zero calorie — ideal for diabetic and weight management formulations
- Clean, sugar-like taste profile with no bitter aftertaste
- Approved by JECFA, FDA, EFSA — most studied sweetener
- Note: not suitable for phenylketonuria (PKU) patients
