Aspartame:

aspartame , synthetic organic compound (a dipeptide) of phenylalanine and aspartic acid. It is 150–200 times as sweet as cane sugar and is used as a nonnutritive tabletop sweetener and in low-calorie prepared foods (brand names NutraSweet, Equal) but is not suitable for baking. Aspartame is an artificial (chemical) sweetener widely used in various food and beverage products since the 1980s, including diet drinks, chewing gum, gelatin, ice cream, dairy products such as yogurt, breakfast cereal, toothpaste and medications such as cough drops and chewable vitamins. “Cancer is one of the leading causes of death globally. What Is Aspartame ? Aspartame is a low-calorie sweetener, a substance that tastes sweet but doesn't contain natural sugars and is much lower in calories than sugar. Aspartame is an artificial sweetener commonly added to diet drinks and sugar-free foods. Learn more about its safety and potential health effects.