Aspartame

In sugar-free carbonated drinks (such as cola, Sprite), sugar-free fruit juices, tea drinks, sports drinks, and plant-based protein drinks, it provides a pure sweet taste while containing zero calories, meeting the needs of sugar control and weight loss.

It is mostly used in low-temperature processed sugar-free biscuits, cakes, and for flavoring the surface of finished products. Due to its poor thermal stability (it easily decomposes at temperatures exceeding 120°C), it is generally not suitable for high-temperature baked bread or fried foods.

In sugar-free hard candies, soft candies, and chewing gum, aspartame not only prevents tooth decay (it is not broken down by oral bacteria to produce acid) but also extends the longevity of sweetness. For example, a piece of sugar-free chewing gum usually contains 10-30 milligrams of aspartame; one would need to chew 80-240 pieces daily to potentially exceed the safe intake level, which is practically impossible in real life.

In sugar-free yogurt, lactic acid bacteria drinks, low-fat cheese, and ice cream, it can balance the sour taste and control calorie content, making it suitable for people with diabetes.

In meal replacement shakes, meal replacement bars, low-calorie potato chips, and jelly, aspartame satisfies the demand for sweetness while strictly controlling total calorie intake, making it suitable for weight management scenarios.