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Aspartame
Aspartame is a low-calorie sweetener made primarily of two amino acids; aspartic acid and phenylalanine. Aspartame has been shown to be safe for everyone, including children and pregnant women. When used in foods and beverages a warning on the labels is provided to people who can’t metabolise aspartame: PHENYLKETONURICS: CONTAINS PHENYLALANINE.
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- Category: Soft drinks
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