Aspartame and Flavored Milk
There has been widespread misreporting about a petition by the dairy industry to allow the use of low calorie, non-nutritive sweeteners in flavored milk as a way of reducing sugar and calorie content. To correct media reports the National Milk Producers Federation has issued a statement making it clear that If the petition is approved, the added sweeteners would be included in the ingredient list, consistent with existing FDA food labelling requirements. More..

Aspartame is a unique low calorie sweetener, because it is made from two amino acids, building blocks of protein that are found in foods we eat every day. These amino acids, aspartic acid and phenylalanine, are available in abundance in most protein-containing foods like meat, fish, milk, eggs, cheese and even vegetables. The aspartame we consume in foods and drinks is digested naturally, just like other proteins, but because it is 200 times sweeter than sugar it is used in tiny quantities to provide the sweet taste we enjoy without the calories.

Aspartame has been available for more than 30 years now. It is used to sweeten food and beverage products all around the world, as a result of its approval by more than 100 regulatory authorities including the United States' Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and expert panels of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization and World Health Organisation.

Aspartame FAQs: Here you can find the answers to many frequently asked questions about aspartame safety and how the sweetener can be a healthy part of your diet.

• What is aspartame?
• What are the benefits of using aspartame?
• When was aspartame approved? How was it tested?

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Aspartame history: Aspartame was discovered in 1965 by James Schlatter, a researcher working at G D Searle, a pharmaceutical company. Schlatter was working with amino acids, looking for a new treatment for ulcers. More...

Aspartame Rumors:

• Aspartame and cancer
• Methanol from aspartame
• Aspartame and side-effects
• Aspartame: Safe Sweetener or Perilous Poison?
• Aspartame and its effects on health

Aspartame Scientific Library: Read summaries of scientific research studies, which illustrate aspartame's ability to help control weight and confirm the safety of this low calorie sweetener through reliable scientific information. Visit the aspartame scientific library. More...

Aspartame Opinions: Health authorities, governments and medical organizations all over the world support the use of aspartame in foods and drinks. Read the statements of these independent authorities that have evaluated the scientific information about aspartame, confirming the sweetener's safety. More...

Aspartame Links: Products with aspartame can help you to maintain a healthy body weight when used as part of a lifestyle that includes sensible diet and regular exercise. Here are links to many different sites that provide details on fitness and exercise, and more. More...