Unveiling the pervasive presence and potential risks of Aspartame | [Abstract Book on International Conference on Food and Applied Sciences (ICFAS-23) 3-5 August 23 • 2023]

Author(s):

1. Cecilia Konima Conteh: National Institute of Food Science and Technology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan

2. Imran Pasha: National Institute of Food Science and Technology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan

3. Farah Ahmad: National Institute of Food Science and Technology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan

4. Amina Jamil: National Institute of Food Science and Technology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan

5. Muhammad Subtain: National Institute of Food Science and Technology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan

6. Husnain Rasheed: National Institute of Food Science and Technology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan

7. Sadia Ansar: National Institute of Food Science and Technology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan

8. Summaia Fordos: National Institute of Food Science and Technology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan

Abstract:

Aspartame, a widely used artificial sweetener, has gained significant popularity in recent years due to its extremely low caloric content with sweet-tasting chemical that, when used in tiny doses, contains no natural sugars or calories. It can currently be found in thousands of food items all over the world, despite the fact that its safety is still being debated. Aspartame is composed of two naturally occurring amino acids: aspartic acid and phenylalanine. It resembles fine white powder and is over 200 times sweeter than sucrose, also known as sugar. While it is not completely free of calories, the amounts of aspartame required to sweeten foods and beverages to the same degree as table sugar are quite modest and do not add to the calorie count. Its consumption has surged among various groups, including not only diabetics but also individuals engaged in dieting, as well as young and adolescent children, often unaware of its potential effects. Irrespective of their clinical conditions or age, consumers widely incorporate aspartame into their routines. Particularly among youngsters and teenagers, sugar-free diet products have gained considerable popularity. Concerning, commercial products containing aspartame often lack explicit warnings or precise recommended intake limits on their labels. Aspartame is commonly found in cold drinks, diet soda, low-calorie sweet items, sugarfree products, and even pharmaceuticals, despite several research studies clearly demonstrating the adverse effects associated with unintentional aspartame consumption. The present review aims to provide an interactive and comprehensive overview of facts and information on aspartame, with the intention of raising awareness among researchers and the general public.

Page(s): 298-298

DOI: DOI not available

Published: Journal: Abstract Book on International Conference on Food and Applied Sciences (ICFAS-23) 3-5 August 23, Volume: 0, Issue: 0, Year: 2023

Keywords:

Aspartame , Diabetics , calorie count

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