Aspartame: Our product information

Aspartame: High‑Intensity Sweetener for Food & Beverages

Aspartame is one of the most widely used sweeteners in the global food and beverage industry. Discovered in 1965, this high‑intensity sweetener has approximately 200 times the sweetness of sucrose (table sugar). Due to its high sweetening power, only very small quantities are required, enabling the development of sugar‑reduced product concepts.

Chemically, aspartame consists of the amino acids L‑aspartic acid and L‑phenylalanine. Thanks to its sugar‑like taste profile, aspartame is used in numerous applications where a pleasant sweetness and a balanced sensory profile are required.

Aspartame is particularly suitable for applications with limited thermal stress, as it is less stable at high temperatures compared to some alternative sweeteners.

Aspartame Production: Technological Process

Aspartame is produced through a multi‑step biotechnological and chemical manufacturing process. The starting components, L‑aspartic acid and L‑phenylalanine, are first obtained and then converted into aspartame through controlled reaction steps.

The result is a white, crystalline powder with defined purity and consistent product properties, suitable for a wide range of applications in the food industry.

Aspartame: Applications in Food

Aspartame is approved as a food additive under E951 and is used worldwide across numerous product categories.

Typical applications include:

• soft drinks and refreshment beverages

• reduced‑sugar beverages

• sugar‑free chewing gum

• dairy products and desserts

• confectionery

• dietary supplements

• protein powders and sports nutrition products

• fruit preparations and spreads

Thanks to its high sweetening power, aspartame can be efficiently integrated into a wide variety of product concepts.

Aspartame: Importance for Modern Food Concepts

Aspartame is one of the established high‑intensity sweeteners in the international food industry. It is used in numerous applications where strong sweetness at low dosage levels is required.

Due to its balanced sensory profile, aspartame is suitable for both beverages and solid foods, as well as dietary supplements.

Its global acceptance and long history of use make aspartame an important component of modern sweetening concepts.

Aspartame Function: Role in Application Context

In industrial applications, aspartame is primarily used as a high‑intensity sweetener.

Its main function is to provide sweetness while supporting the desired sensory perception of the final product. Due to its high sweetening power, only very small quantities are required.

Aspartame is often used as part of complex sweetening systems and can be combined with other sweeteners to achieve specific flavor profiles.

Aspartame Supplier: We Deliver High‑Quality Sweeteners

As an experienced trader and distributor, Jebsen & Jessen Life Science supplies high‑quality sweeteners for the food and beverage industry, including aspartame.

Our services include:

• global sourcing from qualified suppliers

• long‑term supplier partnerships

• certified quality management (ISO 9001:2015, IFS Broker, GMP+ B3, Organic)

• technical support for product and application topics

• efficient logistics solutions for Europe and international markets

We support manufacturers with reliable access to high‑quality raw materials and assist with individual requirements throughout the supply chain.

Please use our inquiry form – we process requests promptly. For sample requests, kindly specify quantity and manufacturer.

Aspartame Wholesale: Product Information

We supply aspartame in standard commercial specifications for food and beverage applications.

The following documentation is available upon request:

• Certificate of Analysis (CoA)

• product specifications

• Safety Data Sheet (SDS / MSDS)