Aspartame (E951) High-Intensity Sweetener

Key characteristics

• High-intensity sweetness: about 200× sweeter than sucrose at equal sweetness levels.
• Sugar-like taste: relatively clean sweetness and low bitterness compared to some other sweeteners.
• Calorie reduction: enables reduced-sugar and sugar-free formulations when used correctly within regulatory limits.
• Synergistic in blends: often combined with acesulfame K, sucralose or polyols to optimise taste, cost and stability.
• pH and heat sensitivity: more sensitive than some other high-intensity sweeteners, which should be considered in process design.

Indicative specification points

Atlas aligns detailed specifications with your quality standards and regulatory requirements. Typical commercial grades feature:

• Appearance: white, crystalline powder.
• Assay: aspartame content in line with major food additive monographs.
• Controlled levels of related substances, heavy metals and residual solvents.
• Microbiological parameters suitable for beverage and food applications.
• Available mesh sizes tailored to premix production, beverage bases and tablet manufacture.

Detailed COA parameters, analytical methods and certificates (Halal, Kosher and others, where available) are agreed during the qualification process.

Beverages & powdered drinks

• Carbonated soft drinks and colas where taste quality is critical.
• Powdered drink mixes and instant beverages for retail and foodservice.
• Flavoured waters and still drinks, often in blends with acesulfame K or sucralose.
• Sports and functional beverages where reduced calories are a key selling point.

Tabletop & portion packs

• Tabletop powders and tablets for household, office and HORECA use.
• Stick packs and sachets combined with polyols or carriers to provide bulk.

Dairy, desserts & nutrition

• Flavoured yogurts and dairy desserts processed at controlled temperatures.
• Dry dessert mixes intended for cold preparation.
• Diet and weight-management products where sweet taste and calorie control must be balanced.

Formulation guidance

• Consider using sweetener blends (e.g. aspartame + acesulfame K) to optimise sweetness profile and stability.
• Review heat and pH conditions during processing and storage, especially for beverages and UHT products.
• Coordinate with acidulants and flavour systems to avoid off-notes and maintain shelf life.
• Use appropriate carriers or polyols in tabletop and dry applications to deliver bulk and handling characteristics.

Quality & regulatory support

• Supplied according to relevant food additive standards for E951 in markets where aspartame is permitted.
• Specification and COA available for every batch, aligned with your internal limits.
• Documentation on GMO status, allergens, residual solvents, heavy metals and contaminants available on request.
• Certificates such as Halal, Kosher and ISO can be provided where supported by the manufacturer.
• Your internal regulatory and legal teams remain responsible for label approval and claims; Atlas provides transparent data to support those decisions.

Packaging, storage & logistics

• Typical packaging: multi-layer 25 kg bags, fibre drums or cartons, depending on the producer.
• Customised palletisation and alternative packaging options can be evaluated for specific customers.
• Store in cool, dry conditions, away from direct sunlight and strong odours.
• Supply can be arranged under FOB, CFR, CIF or other Incoterms depending on your logistics preferences.

For a detailed specification sheet, example COA and sampling plan for your projects, please contact Atlas using the form below or via email.