Tag: Sweetener code

Aspartame, a popular artificial sweetener, is officially designated with the international food additive number 951 (E951 in Europe) and is approximately 200 times sweeter than regular sugar. This numerical identifier is crucial for consumers to recognize its presence in thousands of 'sugar-free' and 'diet' products.

The sweet compounds in the stevia plant, known as steviol glycosides, can be up to 400 times sweeter than sugar. However, depending on its form and purpose, this natural sweetener is identified by different regulatory codes and classifications worldwide, which can be confusing for consumers and businesses alike.