Aspartame

GPTKB entity

Statements (58)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Sugar
gptkbp:approves gptkb:1981
gptkb:FDA
gptkbp:calories 4 calories per gram
gptkbp:chemical_category non-nutritive sweetener
gptkbp:chemical_formula C14 H18 N2 O5 S
gptkbp:developed_by amino acids
gptkbp:discovered_by gptkb:1965
gptkb:James_M._Schlatter
gptkbp:dissolved soluble in water
gptkbp:financial_stability unstable at high temperatures
gptkbp:flavor_profile gptkb:sweet
gptkbp:has_authority_over generally recognized as safe
gptkbp:health_issues gptkb:phenylketonuria_(PKU)
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Aspartame
gptkbp:invention patented until 2012
gptkbp:is_debated_in safety and health implications
gptkbp:is_found_in gptkb:candy
gptkb:yogurt
desserts
sugar-free products
diet sodas
gptkbp:market_share controversial among consumers
widely used in the US
gptkbp:marketed_as gptkb:Nutra_Sweet
Equal
gptkbp:metabolizes_to methanol
aspartic acid
phenylalanine
gptkbp:packaging often sold in packets
available in bulk
gptkbp:produces fermentation
gptkbp:public_perception mixed reviews
gptkbp:regulatory_compliance GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe)
gptkbp:reported_by some countries
gptkbp:research_focus cancer risk
long-term health effects
metabolic effects
gptkbp:safety_measures considered safe by WHO
gptkbp:shelf_life stable for 2 years
gptkbp:side_effect allergic reactions in rare cases
headaches in some individuals
gptkbp:structure dipeptide methyl ester
gptkbp:suitable_for people with PKU
gptkbp:sweetness_compared_to_sugar 200 times sweeter than sugar
gptkbp:used_in gptkb:pharmaceuticals
beverages
nutritional supplements
snack foods
protein bars
condiments
dietary products
breakfast cereals
low-calorie foods
sugar-free candies
gptkbp:uses sugar substitute
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Coca-Cola
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4