UC San Francisco scientists have decided to address the obesity epidemic taking over the country in a unique way: by launching the Sugar Science initiative. This groundbreaking research and education endeavor is meant to highlight the best scientific findings on added sugar and how it impacts our health. By partnering up with outreach programs in health departments across the … [Read more...]
New Artificial Sugar Substitute Advantame Approved By FDA
An update was released by FDA containing the improvement of a new (artificial sweetener) food additive known as Advantame. The release was made on On May 19, 2014. Advantame (N-[N-(3-[3-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl) propyl]-L-?-aspartyl]-L-phenylalanine 1-methyl ester) developed and manufactured by Japanese manufacturer Ajinomoto, is a combination of aspartame ( NutraSweet) and vanillin (an … [Read more...]