Ingredient index / Food
Aspartame
A high-intensity sweetener and a source of phenylalanine, which specifically matters for people with phenylketonuria.
- Label name
- Aspartame
- Typical function
- Sweetener
- Use
- Food
- Other names, identifiers and related terms
- E951
Where is it commonly found?
Drinks, tabletop sweeteners and chewing gum.
What should you check on the label?
For phenylketonuria, check the phenylalanine statement and follow your individual dietary guidance.
Sources and context
Reference materials cover ingredient names, uses or the context of an ingredient group. They do not assess a specific product. FDA materials describe the US context, while CosIng covers the EU; conditions of use may differ.
A name alone does not establish concentration, finished-product safety or individual tolerance. Read the full label and manufacturer directions. This information is educational.
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