0 a very sweet substance that contains very little energy and is used instead of sugar to make drinks and foods sweet --
A re-evaluation of aspartame does not seem to be in the least embarrassing.
There are safety considerations with the use of aspartame.
To this end, the scientists have reviewed all the scientific literature published since the last opinion on aspartame, amounting to some 150 articles.
A new report on the evaluation of aspartame would lead simply to negative publicity.
However, it is a legal requirement for all foods containing aspartame to be clearly labelled as containing a source of phenylalanine.
They have recommended that those concerned with the clinical care of phenylketonuriacs should be advised of the impending use of aspartame in food.
More research into the safety and tolerability of some additives, such as aspartame, would be desirable, but that was not the subject of this resolution.
I am advised that there is no evidence to suggest that the artificial sweetener aspartame is unsafe for diabetics.
