This app is an application that provides guidance, frequently asked questions, and answers to various questions regarding aspartam content, products containing it, and recommended daily intake.
□ What is Aspartame?
Aspartame is a food additive used to sweeten foods and is a protein
It is a sweetener that combines two amino acids (phenylalanine and aspartic acid). Since it was approved as a food additive in the United States in 1981, it has been used in most countries around the world, including Japan and Europe, and has also been used in Korea since 1985.
□ What are the characteristics of aspartame?
The calories of aspartame are the same as sugar (4 kcal/g), but the sweetness is about 200 times higher than that of sugar, so it can be sweetened even if only a small amount is used.
□ What is the allowable daily intake?
Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) refers to the amount consumed per day (mg) that does not cause any health problems even if a person eats a certain substance (e.g. aspartame) every day for the rest of his or her life. ).
□ What is the allowable daily intake of aspartame? Check it out in the app
□ How many foods containing aspartame must be eaten per day to reach the acceptable daily intake?
□ What is the level of aspartame consumption among Korean citizens?
□ How much aspartame can be used (standard for use) in food in Korea?
□ Can I continue to use aspartame in the future?
[Disclaimer]
- This app has no affiliation or collaboration with any government or political organization and is not an official app.
- This app was created by an individual for the purpose of providing information to users.
- Although we strive to maintain accuracy and up-to-dateness of the information provided, it has no legal effect and the user is ultimately responsible for the use of the information.
[Information Source]
- Ministry of Food and Drug Safety website (https://www.mfds.go.kr/brd/m_99/view.do?seq=47460&srchFr=&srchTo=&srchWord=&srchTp=&itm_seq_1=0&itm_seq_2=0&multi_itm_seq=0&company_cd=&company_nm=&page=1)