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Ajinomoto Company Inc.
Ajinomoto Seeks Approval of New Sweetener
April 24th, 2009
Ajinomoto Company Inc., the leading global supplier of aspartame, has applied to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for approval of Advantame, an innovative sweetener for use in foods and beverages. Advantame has a sweet, clean sugar-like taste. Because it is much sweeter than most low and non-calorie sweeteners currently available, it is anticipated to be a top candidate for food and beverage formulations. Heightened attention to the importance of healthy body weight has significantly increased demand for ingredients that deliver a good, sweet taste without adding extra calories. "We are all very excited about Advantame. The clean sugar-like...
Source: Health Business Week (2009-04-24)
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