What Replaced Aspartame? A Guide to Today's Sweeteners
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In 2023, the World Health Organization's International Agency for Research on Cancer classified aspartame as "possibly carcinogenic to humans," renewing consumer concerns and accelerating a shift away from this well-known artificial sweetener. This has led many to wonder: What replaced aspartame? The answer lies in a diverse landscape of newer alternatives, both natural and synthetic, each with its own unique properties, taste, and potential health considerations.
