Aspartame Side Effects

Aspartame, CAS# 22839-47-0, with E number E951, is a organic compound manufactured through chemical synthesis, available as WHITE GRANULAR OR POWDER. Aspartame is widely used as low calorie sweeteners in many food products replace sugar.

General Side Effects

Aspartame is safe when ingested in normal quantity. It can cause Eye and Vision Abnormalities, Difficulty Breathing, Headache and Dizziness and even Seizures in specific groups of individuals.

Suggested Dosage

Ingestion of Aspartame in large quantity may hurt our health, please follow the guideline of using Aspartame: ADI 0-40 mg/kg bw
* ADI: Acceptable Daily Intake
* MTDI: maximum tolerable daily intake
* Data source: JECFA Database of WHO

Special Groups Precaution

Special groups refer to newborns, children, pregnant and any other applicable vulnerable groups.
There is no evidence that Aspartame could have any negative effects on these vulnerable groups. It should be safe to use Aspartame in food for newborns and pregnant. However, we still recommend consumers to consult professionals before using large quantity of Aspartame for long period in food for newborns or pregnant.

GRAS Affirmation: Yes

Generally recognized as safe(GRAS) is a FDA designation that a specific substance or ingredient is generally considered safe by experts, and so is exempted from the usual Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) food additive tolerance requirements. Aspartame is considered safe by FDA according to existing data and granted GRAS status.

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