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Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives

ASPARTAME-ACESULFAME SALT
See: ASPARTAME ACESULFAME POTASSIUM
INS: 962
Chemical names: 6-METHYL-1,2,3-OXATHIAZINE-4(3H)-ONE-2,2-DIOXIDE SALT OF L-PHENYLALANYL-2-METHYL-L-alpha-ASPARTIC ACID
Synonyms: ASPARTAME-ACESULFAME
Functional class: SWEETENING AGENT; FLAVOUR ENHANCER
Latest evaluation: 2000
Comments: Aspartame and acesulfame moieties are covered by the ADIs established previously for aspartame (0-40 mg/kg bw) and acesulfame potassium (0-15 mg/kg bw)
Report: TRS 901-JECFA 55/12
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 13/FNP 52 Add. 13/7 (2005)
Previous status: 2000, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 8/FNP 52 Add.8/19. N
 
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