Is aspartame now called an amino? What you need to know about this sweetener
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According to a 2015 article, the artificial sweetener aspartame underwent a rebranding effort by its manufacturer, Ajinomoto, and was marketed as “AminoSweet” in some regions. This name was chosen to highlight its chemical origin, but the substance itself is not a simple amino acid, leading to confusion and public discussion.