Sweeteners

Aspartame

High-purity aspartame (E951) - a low-calorie artificial sweetener approximately 200 times sweeter than sucrose. Widely used in low-calorie food and beverage products worldwide.

Product Specifications

Chemical NameL-Aspartyl-L-phenylalanine methyl ester
CAS Number22839-47-0
Molecular FormulaC14H18N2O5
AppearanceWhite Crystalline Powder
Purity≥98.0%
Sweetness~200x sucrose

Applications

Soft DrinksDiet SodasChewing GumDessertsPharmaceuticals tabletop Sweeteners

Product Overview

Aspartame is one of the most thoroughly studied food ingredients in the world. It provides a sweet taste similar to sucrose while contributing virtually no calories to the diet.

Our pharmaceutical-grade aspartame offers exceptional purity and consistent quality, making it ideal for food, beverage, and pharmaceutical applications.

Key Benefits

  • Approximately 200 times sweeter than sugar
  • 4 calories per gram (but used in very small amounts)
  • Pleasant sweet taste with no bitter aftertaste
  • Excellent for flavor enhancement
  • Suitable for diabetic individuals (phenylalanine warning required)
  • Used in over 6,000 products worldwide

Technical Specifications

  • Assay (on dry basis): ≥98.0%
  • Specific Rotation: +12.5° to +17.5°
  • Loss on Drying: ≤4.5%
  • Residue on Ignition: ≤0.2%
  • Heavy Metals (as Pb): ≤10 mg/kg
  • Arsenic: ≤3 mg/kg
  • Lead: ≤2 mg/kg

Industrial Applications

  • Carbonated soft drinks
  • Fruit juices and sports drinks
  • Chewing gum and mints
  • Frozen desserts and ice cream
  • Yogurt and dairy products
  • tabletop sweeteners
  • Pharmaceutical tablets and syrups
  • Vitamin preparations

Quality & Certifications

  • FSSC 22000 Certified
  • ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management
  • HACCP Compliant
  • Kosher Certified
  • Halal Certified
  • FDA Approved GRAS
  • EFSA Safety Assessment