ABSTRACT

Contents Introduction and History .......................................................................................................... 58 Physical Characteristics and Chemistry ..................................................................................... 58

Structure ............................................................................................................................... 58 Stability ................................................................................................................................ 58 Solubility in Food and Beverage Applications ........................................................................59

Taste ......................................................................................................................................... 60 Flavor-Enhancing Property ................................................................................................... 60 Sweetness Intensity ............................................................................................................... 60

Food and Beverage Applications ................................................................................................ 60 Established Safety of Aspartame and Its Components .................................................................61