What is Aspartame?

What is Aspartame?

Aspartame is unique among low-calorie sweeteners in that it is completely broken down by the body into its components. Learn more about the production of aspartame and safety precautions around this sweetener.

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What is a Sugar Substitute?

Low-calorie sweeteners, used as sugar substitutes, provide consumers with a sweet taste without the calories or carbohydrates. Because these sweeteners are much sweeter than sucrose, the amounts needed to achieve the desired sweetness are so small that they are considered virtually non-caloric.

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