Aspartame [ 22839-47-0 ]
- Appearance
- White powder or tablets
- Melting Point
- 242-248 ( ℃ )
- Boiling Point
- 277.8 ( ℃ )
Pleasant and natural sweetness |
Aspartame has natural sweetness similar to sugar; it leaves' pleasant taste in your mouth. |
About 200 times as sweet as sugar |
Aspartame is about 200 times as sweet as an equal amount of sugar. Only a small amount of Aspartame is enough to sweeten food. |
Effectively Reduces Calories |
Aspartame has only 4 calories/g, 1/200 as much as sugar gives the same sweetness. |
Does not cause tooth decay |
Since Aspartame is based on two amino acids, not saccharide like sugar, Aspartame does not cause tooth decay. |
It is digested absorbed, and metabolized in a way similar to protein |
Aspartame is digested just like any other protein. Upon digestion, Aspartame breaks down into its basic components and is absorbed into the blood. |