Typical dose
Used as a food additive at levels compliant with...
Rating
0.0/5
Oral
Oral safety: very low
About this supplement
Advantame is a high-intensity, non-caloric artificial sweetener derived from aspartame and vanillin. It is approximately 20,000 times sweeter than sucrose and 100 times sweeter than aspartame. Chemically, it is N-[N-[3-(3-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)propyl]-α-aspartyl]-L-phenylalanine 1-methyl ester. It is heat-stable and suitable for cooking and baking applications. Approved as a food additive by regulatory bodies including the FDA and EFSA, it is used in a wide variety of foods and beverages.
How much to take
- Typical amount
- Used as a food additive at levels compliant with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP). Typical usage levels are extremely low due to its high potency (e.g., milligrams per kilogram of food).
- Suggested range
- Regulated as a food additive; intake is governed by Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI). The ADI set by JECFA and EFSA is 0-5 mg per kg body weight per day.
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Chemical ID (CAS)
714229-20-6
Physical properties
White to off-white crystalline powder. Soluble in water and ethanol. Highly stable under heat, making it suitable for baking and pasteurization.
How it’s made
Synthesized chemically from aspartame and isovanillin (a derivative of vanillin) through a multi-step process involving alkylation and esterification.