Whatc foods have aspartame?

Hey...Aspartame is derived from the amino acids, aspartic acid and phenylalanine. It is used as a sweetener or a flavoring agent in low or no calorie foods and drinks. It is 200 times sweeter than sugar and gets digested like proteins do. Many products like soda and gum comes with aspartame. Aspartame is an important ingredient in a lot of diet foods like diet soda and flavored water. It is also a part of those products that say 'sugar free'. Aspartame is very beneficial since it does not raise blood sugar level as the regular sugars do. It is a good alternative to sugar and hence is useful for those who watch their regular calorie intake.

Hi Mitchell.

Aspartame is odorless, white crystalline powder which dissolvable very easily in the water. It is more sweet than sugar , it has sweet taste without bitter chemical in the form of artificial sweeteners. These good properties make use in many food recipes as sugar replacements. Aspartame is low in calories & it used in variety of foods & beverages. It is composed of two amino acids( aspartic acids & phenylalanine). Aspartic acid & phenylalanine naturally found in protein containing foods, including meats, grains & dairy products. Aspartame is found in sodas, chewing gum, dairy products & even in many medicines.

Aspartame is artificial sweetener. However, long run usage is not recommended. there are side effects associated like chest pain, palpitation, pain in the abdomen, headache, shortness of birth, recent high blood pressure.