What is aspartame (E951)?

Aspartame is an intense sweetener, 200 times sweeter than sugar. Since 1974, it is used around the world in products such as soft drinks and low-calorie products. Firstly approved by the UK in 1982, it is also known as NutraSweet, aspartame, or E951.

Is there aspartame in Lidl products?

This product contains aspartame, (E951), (a source of phenylalanine) making it a possible health risk for sufferers of phenylketonuria (PKU). Lidl GB is recalling the above product. Point-of-sale notices will be displayed in all Lidl GB stores that are selling this product.

Is there aspartame in cologran stevia tablets?

Lidl GB is recalling Cologran Stevia sweetener tablets (Stevia variant) because aspartame, (E951) is not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk to sufferers of phenylketonuria (PKU).

What is E951 and is it dangerous?

Documents regarding the toxicity of E951 show that in order to be manipulated in the laboratory, one needs gloves, masks, special apron, and air purifier! This substance still enjoys commercial success, as it is present in about 7,000 foods and drugs and used by hundreds of millions of people worldwide.