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Aspartame as a food sweetener - Coggle Diagram
Aspartame as a food sweetener
Components
hydrophilic and a hydrophobic amino acid residue
Aspartic acid
Phenylalanine
Products with aspartame
Drinks
Energizers
Yogurts
Juice
Coca-cola light
Meals
Gelly
Cereals
Ice cream
600 different types of medecines
Aspartame is a common component in over 6000 food products and beverages.
Characteristics
200 to 300 times more sweet than sugar
It was discovered accidentally
Produces methanol by hydrolysis in highly acidic or alkaline environments
Behavioral disorders
Neuropsychiatric reactions
Headache
Convulsions
Depression
Neurochemical
Affects to the brain
Inlucence the level of neurotransmitters
Stimulation of sympathetic nervous
Increase of cortisol
Aspartame can cause mental stress