Comparing E951 - Aspartame vs E953 - isomalt
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Found in 3,750 products
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Interest over time for 12 keywords in U.S. during the last 10 years.
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Popular questions
Is aspartame bad for you?
For most people, no—regulators like EFSA, FDA, and WHO/JECFA consider aspartame safe at typical intakes within the acceptable daily intake (about 40–50 mg/kg body weight/day). People with phenylketonuria (PKU) must avoid it because it provides phenylalanine.
Does aspartame cause cancer?
Current evidence does not show a cancer risk at typical dietary exposures; EFSA, FDA, and WHO/JECFA have maintained its ADI and found it safe at current intakes. IARC classified it as “possibly carcinogenic” (Group 2B) in 2023 based on limited evidence, which did not change regulatory safety conclusions.
Does coke zero have aspartame?
Yes—Coca‑Cola Zero Sugar in many countries contains aspartame (often with acesulfame K); formulas can vary by market, so check your local label.
Why is aspartame bad for you?
It isn’t generally “bad” at normal food levels; the key exception is for people with PKU, who must avoid the phenylalanine it provides. Some individuals report sensitivities (e.g., headaches), so staying within the ADI is advised.
Does aspartame raise blood sugar?
No—aspartame does not raise blood glucose or insulin on its own and is considered suitable for people with diabetes within the ADI. Other ingredients in the food or drink may still affect blood sugar.
How to make isomalt?
Industrial production converts sucrose to isomaltulose via an enzyme (sucrose isomerase), then hydrogenates it (typically over Raney nickel) to yield an equimolar mix of 1,6‑GPS and 1,1‑GPM—together called isomalt.
How to use isomalt?
Use it as a bulk sweetener and texturizer in sugar‑free hard candies, lozenges, baked goods, and sugar art; it melts and resists crystallization for casting or pulling. Because it’s ~45–65% as sweet as sugar, it’s often blended with high‑intensity sweeteners, and intake should be moderated to avoid gastrointestinal upset.
What is isomalt made of?
An equimolar mixture of two sugar‑alcohol disaccharides derived from sucrose: 6‑O‑α‑D‑glucopyranosido‑D‑sorbitol (GPS) and 1‑O‑α‑D‑glucopyranosido‑D‑mannitol (GPM). On complete hydrolysis it yields glucose (50%), sorbitol (25%), and mannitol (25%).
What is isomalt sugar?
A sugar alcohol (E953) made from sucrose that provides about 2 kcal/g and 45–65% the sweetness of sugar, with minimal impact on blood glucose and low cariogenicity.
What is isomalt used for?
As a low‑calorie bulk sweetener and stabilizer in sugar‑free hard candies, lozenges, chewing gum, baked goods, coatings, and pharmaceutical tablets; it’s also favored for sugar sculpture due to its resistance to crystallization.