Product Introduction: Aspartame

Aspartame is an artificial sweetener approximately 200 times sweeter than sugar. It contains very low calories and is widely used in diet and sugar-free products, especially beverages. 

  Benefits of Using Aspartame for Beverage Manufacturers

• High sweetness at very low doses (much less usage than sugar)

• Suitable for diet and diabetic products

• Very low calorie content (almost zero)

• Taste similar to sugar without bitterness or unpleasant aftertaste

• Approved by international health organizations such as FDA, EFSA, and WHO

 Applications of Aspartame in Beverage Industry

• Diet and sugar-free sodas

• Energy drinks

• Low-calorie fruit juices

• Ready-to-drink teas and coffees

• Sports drinks

 Important Notes for Manufacturers

• Heat sensitivity: Aspartame decomposes at high temperatures; therefore, it is mostly added to cold beverages or in the final production stage.

• PKU warning: Individuals with Phenylketonuria (PKU) must avoid aspartame; labeling with warnings is mandatory.