Aspartame (Noun)
Meaning
An artificial sweetener made from aspartic acid; used as a calorie-free sweetener.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- The diet soda was sweetened with aspartame to reduce the calorie content and make it more appealing to health-conscious consumers.
- Aspartame has been used in a variety of low-calorie products, including sugar-free gum and sugar-free yogurts.
- After some research, I found out that my favorite sugar-free coffee creamer contained aspartame as an artificial sweetener.
- Some studies have raised concerns about the long-term effects of consuming aspartame in large amounts over an extended period.
- As a precaution, many health enthusiasts avoid products containing aspartame and instead opt for natural sweeteners.