Comparing E961 - Neotame vs E969 - Advantame
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Found in 225 products
Found in 2 products
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Interest over time for 2 keywords in U.S. during the last 10 years.
Interest over time for 2 keywords in U.S. during the last 10 years.
Popular questions
How can i buy neotame?
It’s primarily sold business‑to‑business by food‑ingredient suppliers; consumers may find food‑grade neotame from specialty additive distributors online, but retail availability is limited and may require a business account.
How is neotame chemically different from sucrose?
Neotame is a synthetic dipeptide methyl ester (a modified aspartame with a 3,3‑dimethylbutyl group), whereas sucrose is a carbohydrate disaccharide of glucose and fructose.
How is neotame made?
It is produced by chemically modifying aspartame via reductive alkylation with 3,3‑dimethylbutyraldehyde to form N‑(3,3‑dimethylbutyl)‑L‑aspartyl‑L‑phenylalanine methyl ester, then purified and crystallized.
How is neotame used in food?
As a high‑intensity sweetener, it’s added at parts‑per‑million levels to beverages, confections, dairy, and baked goods—often blended with other sweeteners for taste and stability—providing sweetness with minimal calories.
How much is neotame compared statisctic?
It is about 7,000–13,000 times sweeter than sucrose; in the EU the ADI is 2 mg/kg body weight/day, and typical use levels are around 1–10 ppm (mg/kg) depending on the product.
Advantame when approve?
International evaluations were completed in 2013, with approvals in several regions in 2014—including the EU and the U.S.
Advantame when approved by fda?
The U.S. FDA approved advantame in May 2014 as a general‑purpose sweetener and flavor enhancer (except in meat and poultry).
How is advantame used in food?
It’s a very high‑intensity, heat‑stable sweetener (about 20,000× sweeter than sugar) used at tiny levels to reduce calories in foods and drinks. Manufacturers often blend it with other sweeteners to improve taste.
What drinks contain advantame?
Some diet/zero‑sugar soft drinks, flavored waters, powdered drink mixes, energy and sports drinks, and reduced‑sugar juices may use it—check labels for “advantame” or “E969” (EU).
What drinks have advantame?
Look for advantame (E969) on labels of certain low‑ or no‑calorie sodas, flavored waters, and drink mixes; availability varies by brand and market.