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LONDON (Reuters) -The sweetener aspartame is a "possible carcinogen" but it remains safe to consume at already-agreed levels, two groups linked to the World Health Organization (WHO) declared on Friday. Aspartame is one of the world's most popular sweeteners, used in products from Coca-Cola diet sodas to Mars' Extra chewing gum. In a press conference ahead of the announcement, the WHO's head of nutrition, Francesco Branca, suggested consumers weighing beverage choices ...

Should you drink cola with sugar, or with artificial sweetener? ‘Drink water instead’ says WHO’s head of nutrition

The sweetener aspartame is a "possible carcinogen" but it remains safe to consume at already-agreed levels, two groups linked to the World Health Organization (WHO) declared on Friday.

By Jennifer Rigby LONDON (Reuters) -The sweetener aspartame is a

The sweetener aspartame is a possible carcinogen but it remains safe to consume at already agreed levels, two groups linked to the World Health Organization declared on Friday. The...

Aspartame, an ingredient found in products such as Coca-Cola diet sodas, Mars' Extra chewing gum, and some Snapple drinks

In a move that could have huge ramifications for the food and drink industry, the World Health Organisation's cancer research agency is reportedly going to declare one of the world's most popular artificial sweeteners, aspartame, a possible carcinogen. 

Is Diet Soda Sweetner Aspartame Really Cancerous? What May Be Other Sugar Alternatives? Experts Speak

Radio NZ reports: One of the world's most common artificial sweeteners is set to be declared a possible carcinogen next month by a leading global health body, according to two sources with knowledge of the process, pitting it against the food industry and regulators. Aspartame, used in products from Coca-Cola diet sodas to Mars' Extra

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