INTRODUCTION TO FOOD TECHNOLOGY
FOOD SCIENCE VS FOOD TECHNOLOGY
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Question
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A synthetic sweetener made of aspartic acid and phenylalanine that is found in many diet soft drinks is called
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asparatame
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sorbitol
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saccharin
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cyclamates
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Aspartame is an artificial non-saccharide sweetener 200 times sweeter than sucrose and is commonly used as a sugar substitute in foods and beverages. It is a methyl ester of the aspartic acid/phenylalanine dipeptide with the trade names NutraSweet, Equal, and Canderel.
Detailed explanation-2: -Aspartame is a blend of the amino acid aspartic acid and a form of phenylalanine that is about 200 times sweeter than table sugar.
Detailed explanation-3: -The artificial sweetener aspartame (Equal, NutraSweet), which is added to many medications, diet foods and diet sodas, contains phenylalanine.
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