Aspartame (Nutrasweet) Micro Molecule

This is a framework molecular model kit of the artificial sweetener Aspartame (Nutrasweet).  This is part of our new line of MicroMolecules that are one half the scale of our regular framework molecular models at 0.5 inch per 1 Angstrom. The finished molecule literally fits in the palm of your hand.  No assembly required. Stay tuned for the release of all of the amino acids and other series soon to come.

 Aspartame is an artificial non-saccharide sweetener 200 times sweeter than sucrose and is commonly used as a sugar substitute in foods and beverages.^[3] It is a methyl ester of the aspartic acid/phenylalanine dipeptide with the trade names NutraSweet, Equal, and Canderel.

Aspartame is one of the most rigorously tested food ingredients.^[5] Reviews by over 100 governmental regulatory bodies found the ingredient safe for consumption at current levels.^{[4][6][7][8][9]} As of 2018, several reviews of clinical trials showed that using aspartame in place of sugar reduces calorie intake and body weight in adults and children.