Aspartame is an intense, low-calorie, artificial sweetener. It is a white, odourless powder, approximately 200 times sweeter than sugar. In Europe, it is authorised to be used as a food additive in foodstuffs such as drinks, desserts, sweets, dairy, chewing gums, energy-reducing and weight control products and as a table-top sweetener.

It has been found to be safe and authorised for human consumption for many years and in many countries following thorough safety assessments.

The label on foodstuffs containing aspartame must state its presence, indicating either its name or its E number (E 951).

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