Moderate concernSweetener
E951Aspartame
Aspartame is an artificial sweetener. In 2023 the WHO's cancer agency classed it as possibly carcinogenic, though the acceptable daily intake was unchanged.
What the evidence says
- 1Classed as possibly carcinogenic (IARC Group 2B) in 2023
- 2WHO advises against non-sugar sweeteners for weight control
Sources
In a PureScan score
An ingredient of moderate concern removes 20 points from the additives and ingredients part of the score. One caps a score at 65, two at 50, and three or more at 40. How we score