E-number: 951
Name: Aspartame
Alternative Names :APM; SC 18862; Canderel; Equal; NutraSweet; Sanecta; Tri-Sweet
Alternative Names :APM; SC 18862; Canderel; Equal; NutraSweet; Sanecta; Tri-Sweet
Function: Artifificial Sweetener, Flavour Enhancer
Status: Halaal
Source: synthetic chemical
Health Info!!
Health Code: Red++
headache, depression, anxiety, asthma, fatigue, hyperactivity, MS like symptoms, blindness, aggression, migraine, insomnia, dizziness, irritability, epilepsy, memory loss, seizures – more than 92 in all, NRC, not recommended for women durin pregnancy
Uses: Artificial sweeteners, low calorie foods, diet drinks, chewing gum, softdrinks, instant coffee and may be added to anything which is sugar free or without added sugar.
Other Uses: Medications, including those for children
