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E961SweetenerLow concern
Neotame
In plain words
The short version
An aspartame derivative ~8000× sweeter than sucrose — no phenylalanine warning required.
Why it's green
It's widely considered safe at the amounts used in food, so we mark it green. The Safety section below has the details.
Safety profile
ADI of 0–2 mg/kg body weight (EFSA 2007). Unlike aspartame, the bulky N-substituent prevents enzymatic release of phenylalanine, so no PKU warning is required. Largely excreted unchanged, with a small fraction hydrolyzed to de-esterified neotame (also rapidly excreted).
The detail
Educational information only. Not medical or dietary advice.