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Aspartame

Not approved

IARC classified as Group 2B (possibly carcinogenic to humans) in July 2023.

E / INS number
E951
Class
Artificial Sweetener
Allowed in organic
No

Also known as

e951equalnutrasweet

Regulatory status

JurisdictionStatusNotesSource
EU warning_required Foods containing aspartame must carry the statement "contains a source of phenylalanine" for PKU sufferers. (2008-12-16) European Commission
US warning_required Mandatory PKU warning label. FDA
WORLD under_review Classified as Group 2B (possibly carcinogenic to humans) by IARC in July 2023. (2023-07-14) IARC / WHO

Other artificial sweetener ingredients

Acesulfame Potassium (Ace-K)AdvantameNeotameSaccharinSucralose

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