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Food Additives Have Been Derived From Artificial, Low-Calorie Sweeteners Such As Aspartame

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Food Additives Have Been Derived From Artificial, Low-Calorie Sweeteners Such As Aspartame

Aspartame is a dipeptide comprising phenylalanine and aspartic acid that is a synthetic chemical molecule. It is used as a non-nutritive tabletop sweetener and in low-calorie prepared foods (brand names include Equal and NutraSweet), but it is inedible for baking because it is 150–200 times sweeter than cane sugar. Those with phenylketonuria must avoid it due to its phenylalanine concentration. Although it has received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and other international regulatory bodies, there are still questions about whether it is safe even for people who do not have the disease.


Since 1981, Canada has allowed the low-calorie artificial sweetener aspartame to be used in a variety of meals, including soft drinks, desserts, breakfast cereals, and chewing gum. It is also available as a tabletop sweetener. It is created by the regular protein building blocks aspartic acid and phenylalanine joining forces to form a dipeptide, which is then esterified with methanol.


Aspartame and other food additives are strictly regulated in Canada by the Food and Drugs Act and its regulations. Manufacturers must submit a food additive submission in accordance with Section B.16.002 of the Regulations before any food additive is approved for use. A submission must include comprehensive information, including the outcomes of safety tests, as well as details about the usefulness and potential advantages of the additive in question for the consumer.


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