date:Jul 25, 2013
s sweeter than sugar, is often used in combination with other artificial sweeteners to mask a bitter aftertaste. It is contained in 5,000+ food products worldwide, including diet sodas and no-sugar-added ice cream. Although approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in most foods, many health and food industry insiders claimed the approval was based on flawed tests. The chemical has been linked, through animal studies, to lung and breast tumors and thyroid problems.
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