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Molecular Weight:378.47SynonymsN-[N-(3,3-dimethylbutyl)-L--aspartyl]-L-phenylalanine 1-methyl esterCAS Number:165450-17-9Melting Point:80.9-83.4CSolubility:Sparingly Soluble in water, very soluble in EthanolDescriptionNeotame is about 8,000-13,000 times sweeter than sucrose(table sugar), so only 6milligrams is needed to sweeten a typical 12 ounce soft drink.Neotame is moderately heat stable and extremely potent, and is considered to be ofno danger to those suffering from phenylketonuria, as it does not metabolize intophenylalanine. The product is rapidly metabolized, completely eliminated, and doesnot accumulate in the body.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved it in 2002. It is also approved foruse in Australia and New Zealand.Use:Neotame is used in tabletop sweeteners, frozen desserts, chewing gum and candy,baked goods, fruit spreads, and ready-to-eat cereals


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WHAT IS NEOTAME?

Neotame is a new food ingredient that delivers great taste when used as a sweetener and/or as a

flavour enhancer. Neotame has a clean, sweet taste like sugar; however, because it is so sweet

only a small amount is needed to sweeten foods and beverages. As a sweetener, neotame can

reduce or replace nutritive and non-nutritive sweeteners while maintaining great taste. Neotamealso has the ability to enhance or extend the sweetening and flavouring properties of some

flavours, especially mint.

WHAT IS NEOTAME MADE OF?

Neotame is a simple, but unique structure. It's a derivative of the dipeptide composed of the

following amino acids: aspartic acid and phenylalanine. While some of the components are the

same as aspartame, neotame is a new and unique sweetener.

WHERE CAN NEOTAME BE FOUND?

Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) approved neotame for general use in foods and

beverages in 2001. Although it is a new sweetener, neotame will be found in an increasingnumber of soft drinks and juices and use will extend to a wider range of other products such as

dairy desserts, yogurts, jellies and confections.

WHAT DO YOU MEAN WHEN YOU SAY NEOTAME IS A FLAVOUR ENHANCER?

Whether it's present at levels that provide sweetness, or even at levels below that sweetening

threshold, neotame accentuates and "lifts" the flavours in food. It's as if it has the effect ofbringing the flavours to life.

HOW DO FOODS AND BEVERAGES SWEETENED WITH NEOTAME FIT INTO

HEALTHFUL EATING?

A balanced diet including a variety of foods is the foundation of healthful eating. As part of a

balanced diet, neotame provides a little sweetness without adding calories.

HOW WAS THE SAFETY OF NEOTAME TESTED?

Over 100 scientific studies were done to establish the safety and functionality of neotame. A

comprehensive battery of safety studies in animals and humans demonstrated no adverse effects

from neotame.

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FSANZ has a detailed and extensive process for evaluating the safety and functionality of new

food additives. This rigorous process provides a high level of confidence in the safety of

neotame.

WHO CAN USE NEOTAME?

People of all ages, including pregnant or breastfeeding women, teens and children, and people

with diabetes, can enjoy products sweetened with neotame while maintaining a healthful diet.

CAN NEOTAME BE USED BY PREGNANT AND BREASTFEEDING WOMEN?

Yes. Food Standards Australia & New Zealand approved neotame for use by the generalpopulation. So, neotame can be safely incorporated into the overall diet of pregnant and

breastfeeding women. However, most women need to increase their caloric intake during

pregnancy and while breastfeeding, so it is important that they consume foods that supplyadequate calories and nutrients required to nourish the feotus or infant during this important

time. Of course, it is important for all pregnant women to consult with their physicians regarding

nutritional needs during pregnancy.

CAN CHILDREN CONSUME NEOTAME?

Yes. Neotame can be safely incorporated as part of a healthful diet for children. However, it isimportant to keep in mind that children, particularly those under two years of age, need adequate

calories for growth and development.

CAN NEOTAME BE INCORPORATED INTO THE DIETS OF PEOPLE WITH DIABETES?

Yes. Neotame has no effect on plasma glucose and insulin concentrations or on glycemic control

in diabetic individuals. Thus, foods sweetened with neotame can be safely incorporated into

their meal plans to help them achieve their dietary goals.

WILL PEOPLE WITH PHENYLKETONURIA BE ABLE TO CONSUME NEOTAME?

Yes. Products made with neotame require no special labelling for phenylketonuria.

HOW DO YOU KNOW THAT NEOTAME DOES NOT CAUSE CANCER?

Studies in animals conducted over their entire lifetime clearly demonstrate that neotame does not

cause cancer.

DOES NEOTAME CAUSE DENTAL CAVITIES?

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No. Whether a food containing neotame can contribute to dental cavities depends on the

presence of the other constituents of the food (i.e., whether there is fermentable carbohydrate

present). Based on its metabolism, neotame would not provide an energy source for oral

bacteria, thus it would not contribute to dental cavities.

WILL NEOTAME BE USED ALONE OR BLENDED WITH OTHER SWEETENERS?

While neotame can function as a stand-alone sweetener, it lends itself particularly well toblending with other sweeteners, including both nutritive and non-nutritive sweeteners. Food and

beverage companies will have the flexibility to determine its use on a product-by-product basis.

IS NEOTAME A GENETICALLY MODIFIED ORGANISM (GMO)?

No. Neotame does not contain or consist of genetically modified organisms.

What countries is Neotame approved for use in?

Algeria (5/2009) Japan (12/2007)

Argentina (4/2007) Kazakhstan (2/2009)

Australia (8/2001) Mexico (10/2002)

Bangladesh (10/2005) New Zealand (8/2001)

Belarus (5/2005) Nigeria (1/2009)

Brazil (3/2008) Norway (4/2010)

Canada (8/2007) Pakistan (7/2008)

Chile (6/2006) Peru (3/2002) China (3/2003) Philippines (7/2003)

Colombia (4/2004) Puerto Rico (7/2002)

Costa Rica (12/2002) Russia (5/2003)

Ecuador (6/2001) Singapore (1/2008)

European Union (2/2010)** South Africa (3/2005)

Fiji (12/2004) Taiwan (2008)

Georgia (3/2004) Thailand (11/2004)

Guatemala (5/2002) Trinidad and Tobago (11/2002)

India (Pharmaceutical 5/2004, Food 6/2010) United Arab Emirates (2/2008)

Indonesia (7/2004) United States (7/2002)

Iran (2008) Venezuela (1/2005)

Israel (6/2010) Vietnam (4/2010)

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