Aspartame
Medium ConcernAlso known as
aspartamee951nutrasweetequal
The concern
IARC classified aspartame as a Group 2B possible carcinogen in July 2023, noting limited evidence of liver cancer in humans. JECFA maintained its ADI but called for more research.
What to look for on labels
This ingredient may appear under any of the following names or codes on product labels:
- Aspartame
- aspartame
- e951
- nutrasweet
- equal
Data sourced from IARC, FDA, EFSA, WHO and EWG public data. For informational purposes only. This does not constitute medical or legal advice.