Aspartame
Also labeled as: NutraSweet, E951
An artificial sweetener roughly 200 times sweeter than sugar, used in diet sodas, sugar-free gum, and powdered drink mixes.
Regulatory status: Permitted. In 2023 the WHO's cancer research arm (IARC) classified it as "possibly carcinogenic to humans" (Group 2B) while the WHO/FAO food-safety committee (JECFA) kept its existing daily intake limit unchanged, calling current consumption levels safe.
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Mondelez International, Inc.
top manufacturer by product count
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Manufacturers most likely to use Aspartame
| Manufacturer | Products with Aspartame |
|---|---|
| Mondelez International, Inc. | 336 |
| Mars, Inc. | 236 |
| Pepsi-Cola North America Inc. | 232 |
| The Jel Sert Company | 207 |
| Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. | 184 |
| Kraft Heinz Foods Company | 182 |
| Mondelez USA | 120 |
| Meijer, Inc. | 108 |
| Coca-Cola USA Operations | 108 |
| Dr. Pepper/Seven Up, Inc. | 102 |