Aspartame is made from two amino acids, aspartic acid and phenylalanine, and is about 200 times sweeter than sugar. Since aspartame is more potent than sugar, less of it is needed to match the level of sweetness provided by sugar.
| Manufacturer | Ajinomoto |
| Chemical name: | Aspartame ; Aspartyl-phenylalanine-1-methyl ester |
| Former trade name: | NA |
| CAS-No: | 22839-47-0 |
| Regulatory Status: | Compliant with USP, Ph Eur |
| Functionalities: | Artificial Sweetner |
| Packaging Size: | 25 kg pack |
| Country of Origin: | Japan |
