Is Aspartame vegan?
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Aspartame is synthetic. Vegan (though sometimes debated due to historical animal testing).
What it is
An artificial sweetener made of phenylalanine and aspartic acid.
Why vegan
No animal ingredients in modern production.
Where you'll find it
- Diet sodas
- Sugar-free gum
- Tabletop sweeteners (Equal, NutraSweet)
Vegan alternatives
- Stevia
- Monk fruit
- Erythritol
- Sucralose
FAQ
- Was aspartame tested on animals?
- Yes, historically — as are virtually all food additives by regulatory requirement. The ingredient itself is plant/synthetic.