artificial sweetener Archives

Aspartame’s Possible Carcinogenicity Worries S. Korean Food and Beverage Sector

SEOUL, July 4 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s food and beverage industry is grappling with difficulties due to the increasing likelihood of the artificial sweetener aspartame being classified as a potential carcinogen. According to a Reuters report, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), an international organization operating under the World Health Organization (WHO), [...]

Saccharin Better Than Sugar for Diabetics

SEOUL, May 22 (Korea Bizwire) – Saccharin is back in the spotlight in South Korea. The artificial sweetener, often used as a substitute for sugar, is enjoying mounting support from experts despite years of bad press and worry that the synthetic compound is an artificial flavor enhancer that is harmful to human health. Saccharin, which is [...]