Aspartame

Aspartame (also known as E951 or NutraSweetnutrition.org) is an artificial sweetener. It was discovered in 1965 by James M. Schlatter.  It can be used to replace some kinds of sugar. It is not based on sugars. It is not like saccharin. 


Problems
People with Phenylketonuria cannot take Aspartame
Aspartame may cause problems with the skin, such as rashes, or dermatitis
It may cause  headache or migraine.

References

Category:Sweeteners