Bad aftertaste? New sensory on/off switch may 'cure' bane of artificial sweetener search
Chemistry and biology researchers at Virginia Tech have enhanced the abilities of the molecules they are creating to deliver killing blows to cancer cells. The man-made molecular complexes enter cancer cells and, when signaled, deliver killing medicine or cause the cell to change. The new supermolecules have more units that will absorb light - providing more control over the range of light freque...Aspartame, Artificial Sweetener, A Safe Bet!
The long raging debate over the safety of artificial sweeteners got an impetus when a new study confirms. The Calorie Control Council today stated that a rat study conducted by Italy’s Ramazzini Institute //is totally contradictory with the extensive scientific research and regulatory reviews conducted on aspartame. The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has said they are not recommend...Artificial sweetener, Aspartame, may be the potential cause of lymphoma, leukaemia
It has been found through an animal study that Aspartame can cause lymphoma, leukaemia. The study points out that drinking four to five 20-ounce bottles of diet soda sweetened with aspartame each day would be the //cause of cancers. The study would be published in March issue of Environmental Health Perspectives, an US government-run environmental science journal. The method...High-Tech Microbes Bolsters Natural Sweetener Production
Agricultural Research Service (ARS) chemist Badal Saha and collaborators have found that the genetically engineered bacteria that eat hemicellulose in corn fiber// and other sources could set the stage for a new, biobased method of making xylitol, a mint-flavored sweetener used in chewing gum, toothpaste, mouthwash and other products. Xylitol is produced naturally by many fruits and v...New Age Sweetener Launched for Diabetics
A new age sweetener called ‘Cutkal’ that is aimed for the diabetics, obese and the calorie conscious people has been launched by An India Pharma - USV Ltd//. Cutkal has a combination of Aspartame and Acesulfame-K and the sweetener is the same that is used in diet colas around the world. The US FDA approved Aspartame in 1981 and is used in 6,000 products like beverages, chewing gums, fro...