Archives for April 21, 2009

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EFSA finds no reason to alter aspartame ADI

By Sarah Hills

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) said there is no indication that aspartame causes cancer following its assessment of a study that linked regular intake of the sweetener with increased risk of certain cancers.

Is stevia’s market potential limited by cost?

By Caroline Scott-Thomas

Stevia’s expense compared to other sweeteners is a major market limitation, according to a new paper on the stevia market, although industry players say they are working to bring its price down.