alitame

Basic Information

Field	Content
Chinese name	alitame
English name	alitame
INS/E number	INS 956
Functional class	Artificial sweetener
Year adopted	1980
Approved by	Australia/New Zealand (FSANZ)

What is it?

Alitame is a synthetic dipeptide-based high-intensity sweetener about 2000 times sweeter than sucrose with negligible calories. It consists of L-aspartic acid and a D-alanine amide derivative.

Source

Industrial：由氨基酸衍生物经缩合、酰胺化等化学合成制得

Why is it used?

• Extremely high-intensity sweetness at very low use levels
• Heat-stable for baking and beverages
• Clean, sucrose-like sweetness
• Non-glycaemic, suited to sugar-free foods
• Unlike aspartame, generally tolerable for PKU (verify blends)

Common Foods

• Sugar-free beverages
• Bakery products
• Confectionery
• Table-top sweeteners
• Dairy products
• Sauces

Safety

ADI (Acceptable Daily Intake)：0–1 mg/kg bw

Concerns：

• 因极高甜度易过量，须精确计量
• 批准国家有限（如中国、部分南美国家）
• 长期人体数据相对有限

Usage Standard

China：GB 2760《食品安全国家标准 食品添加剂使用标准》；GB 24706 食品安全国家标准 食品添加剂 阿力甜

International：

• Not authorised in the EU
• Not permitted in the USA
• Codex GSFA (INS 956)
• FSANZ Food Standards Code (956)
• JECFA Monograph (Alitame)

In a nutshell

Alitame is an ultra-high-potency synthetic peptide sweetener used at minute levels and safe within limits where approved.

Consumer Advice

Alitame is a high-intensity sweetener derived from the amino acids aspartic acid and alanine, about 2000 times sweeter than sugar. It is low in calories and stable, and is used in diet drinks, desserts, and candy. It contains no phenylalanine, making it relatively friendly for people with phenylketonuria, but it is not approved in every country, so check local regulations before use.

Dietary Restrictions

• Vegan: ✅
• Halal: ✅
• Kosher: ✅

Allergens

✅ Free from common allergens

Disclaimer

The information provided here is for discussion and educational purposes only. It is not medical advice or an evaluation/rating of any product or ingredient. This information may not apply to you; before using or taking any action, you should contact the manufacturer, vendor, medical, dietary, fitness, or other professionals. If you use any information provided here, you do so at your own risk.