Eating in China
Aspartame

Aspartame

阿斯巴甜Āsībātián

An intense sweetener, INS 951, made from amino-acid components and usually a white powder.

Type
Food additives

A CLOSER LOOK

How to recognize it

An intense sweetener, INS 951, made from amino-acid components and usually a white powder.

In the kitchen

Sweetens formulated drinks and foods.

Contains a source of phenylalanine; this is distinct from ordinary sugar and from acesulfame K.

Ask about this ingredient

这道菜里有阿斯巴甜吗?

Does this dish contain Aspartame?

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