Accidental Consumption of Aspartame in Phenylketonuria: Patient Experiences

Aspartame is a phenylalanine containing sweetener, added to foods and drinks, which is avoided in phenylketonuria (PKU). However, the amount of phenylalanine provided by aspartame is unidentifiable from food and drinks labels. We performed a cross-sectional online survey aiming to examine the accide...

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Main Authors: Ella Newbould, Alex Pinto, Sharon Evans, Suzanne Ford, Mike O’Driscoll, Catherine Ashmore, Anne Daly, Anita MacDonald
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-02-01
Series:Nutrients
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/13/2/707