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Tabletop Sweeteners
Used in permitted tabletop sweetener products and compatible sweetener systems.
Food Chemicals
Aspartame
A high-intensity sweetener used in carefully selected food and beverage formulations where its sweetness profile and processing characteristics are suitable.
- CAS Number22839-47-0
- DesignationINS 951
- Primary FunctionSweetener
Product Overview
High-intensity sweetness for suitable formulations
Aspartame is the methyl ester of a dipeptide formed from aspartic acid and phenylalanine. It is used as a high-intensity sweetener and is approximately 200 times sweeter than table sugar, so relatively small quantities can provide the required sweetness.
It is not heat stable and can lose sweetness during prolonged or high-temperature processing. The formulation, process, storage conditions and destination-market rules should therefore be reviewed before use.
Aspartame contains phenylalanine. Finished-product labelling must meet the applicable requirements of the destination market, including any statement required for people with phenylketonuria (PKU).
Common Applications
Used where controlled sweetness is required
Permitted food categories and maximum use levels vary by market and must be confirmed before formulation.
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Beverages & Drink Mixes
Applied in suitable soft drinks, flavoured beverages and powdered drink formulations.
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Confectionery & Chewing Gum
Used in permitted confectionery and chewing-gum formulations where processing conditions are compatible.
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Dairy & Desserts
Considered for compatible dairy products, puddings and dessert formulations where permitted.
Before You Order
Review both formulation and processing conditions
Share the food category, process, required standard, quantity and destination so the offered grade and documentation can be checked correctly.
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Application Food category and intended sweetener system
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Process Temperature, pH and expected storage conditions
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Documentation TDS, SDS and lot-specific COA
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Delivery Quantity, packaging and destination port
Product Questions
Aspartame FAQs
For purchasing decisions, always review the latest specification and regulatory requirements.
Ask About This ProductWhat is Aspartame?
Aspartame is a high-intensity sweetener made from components of the amino acids aspartic acid and phenylalanine. Codex identifies it as sweetener INS 951.
Is Aspartame suitable for high-temperature processing?
Aspartame is not heat stable and can lose sweetness when heated. Suitability should be evaluated against the actual process and finished-product shelf life.
Why does phenylalanine labelling matter?
Aspartame contains phenylalanine. People with phenylketonuria (PKU) need to avoid or restrict phenylalanine, so finished products must carry any warning required by the destination market.
Which documents are available for review?
Request the current TDS and SDS together with a lot-specific COA and packaging information for the exact material offered.
Product Enquiries
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