Is Aspartame Not Vegan? The Ethical Debate Over an Artificial Sweetener
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Aspartame is an artificial sweetener made from two amino acids, but its status among the vegan community is heavily debated. While its ingredients are not animal-derived, the product's history of mandatory animal testing for regulatory approval is the core of the ethical dilemma, leading many to question: is aspartame not vegan?