How are Artifcial Sweeteners made?

How are Artifcial Sweeteners made?

 This varies depending on the sweetener. Saccharin – discovered after scientists working with the molecule noticed their food getting sweeter – is made by oxidising a chemical called o-toluenesulfonamide. Aspartame is made differently. Bacteria are used to produce aspartic acid and phenylalanine. These are then purified and mixed with methanol to modify their chemical structure. The two molecules are then mixed together to form crystals, and then mixed with vinegar to make aspartame.

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