Neotame is a very potent artificial sweetener, 7,000 to 13,000 times sweeter than sugar, chemically related to aspartame. It is used only in tiny amounts, for example in drinks, chewing gum and dairy products.
Where you find it: drinks, chewing gum, baked goods
Our recommendation
Limit it; prefer less processed foods.
Possible risks and effects
Few independent long-term human data.
Sustains a habit of intense sweet taste.
For experts
Neotame is an N-alkylated derivative of aspartame (with a 3,3-dimethylbutyl group) that blocks cleavage to phenylalanine, so no special phenylketonuria warning is required. It has been authorised in the EU since 2010 based on EFSA's 2007 assessment. Because of its extreme sweetness exposure is very low, but independent long-term human studies are scarce.
This information is educational and based on EFSA assessments and available studies; it does not replace medical advice. With allergies, intolerances or illness, follow your doctor’s advice.
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