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Intensive Sweeteners: Aspartame
An artificial, low-calorie sweetener composed of aspartic acid and phenylalanine derivatives.
Mineral or nutrientUpdated Apr 20, 2026
Health score-3.0
-5Poor5
Water guidelines
- Legal limit
- Not specified
- Health guideline
- Not specified
Food and supplement guidelines
- Legal limit
- Not specified
- Health guideline
- Not specified
Risks
Possible phenylketonuria risk due to phenylalanine content, concerns about neurotoxicity at very high intake, regulatory approval with intake limits
Benefits
Provides sweet taste with negligible calories, useful in reducing sugar intake
References
Waters containing Intensive Sweeteners: Aspartame
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