Aspartame
Aspartame is a low-calorie, intense artificial sweetener.
Description
It is a white, odorless powder, approximately 200 times sweeter than sugar; used as a food additive in drinks, desserts, sweets, dairy, chewing gums, energy-reducing, and weight control products and as a table-top sweetener.
It has been approved for use as a “general-purpose sweetener” which makes it a real substitute for white sugar.
Additional information
| Appearance | White crystalline powder or granular |
|---|---|
| Odor | Odorless |
| Melting point | 248˚C~250˚C |
| Boiling point | 535.8˚C at 760 mmHg |
| Solubility | Soluble in water |
