SFA orders recall of melon seed product from China due to high levels of artificial sweeteners
The affected product, Ji Xiang Special Grade Black Melon Seed, has a packing date of Aug 23, 2024, and weighs 1kg. Read more ...
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Artificial Sweeteners 101: What you need to know
Since then, various types have been developed, including aspartame, sucralose, and cyclamate, among others. The most commonly used artificial sweeteners include: Artificial sweeteners are designed to ...
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SFA recalls Ji Xiang Special Grade Black Melon Seed after food additives detected
The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) has recalled a melon seed product from China due to the presence of food additives. Read more ...
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The bitter truth about high-sugar diets and artificial sweetener consumption
Since the 1980s, food manufacturers have increasingly turned to sweeteners such as sucralose, cyclamate, acesulfame-K, aspartame, and stevia to produce sugar-free yet flavoursome products. The high ...
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Formaldehyde, Aspartame, and Migraines: A Possible Connection
Aspartame is a widely used artificial sweetener that has been linked to pediatric and adolescent migraines. Upon ingestion, aspartame is broken, converted, and oxidized into formaldehyde in ...