AMMAN —
International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), a
part of the
World Health Organization (WHO), has classified aspartame as a
possible carcinogen in Group 2B. However, it is considered safe when used in
the recommended daily quantities.
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Meanwhile,
Jordan Food and Drug Administration has recommended
avoiding excessive use of food products containing aspartame. JFDA recommends
people adhere to the allowed daily intake, which ranges from 0 to 40 milligrams
per kilogram of body weight, Ammon News, reported.
What is aspartame?
Aspartame is a food additive used as a flavor enhancer and
artificial sweetener in various products, and is produced by combining two
amino acids, aspartic acid, and phenylalanine.
Dr.
Nizar Mahmoud Mhaidat, the Director-General of
JFDA Administration, emphasized that its use is permitted according to the
applicable legislation and the
Codex Alimentarius Food Code. He urged consumers
to read the product labels and pay attention to the warnings provided, as well
as to adhere to the recommended daily intake of sweeteners and avoid excessive
consumption.
Furthermore, Mhaidat said that the
sweeteners' product labels require clear warnings regarding the non-consumption of aspartame in any
form by individuals with phenylketonuria (PKU), or the inclusion of a statement
indicating the presence of phenylalanine.
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