Is Neotame vegan?

Neotame

Vegan

Neotame is a synthetic high-intensity sweetener, approximately 7,000–13,000 times sweeter than sucrose. It is a derivative of aspartame, produced by chemical synthesis, and is used in food and beverages as a sugar substitute.

Also known as N-(N-(3,3-Dimethylbutyl)-L-alpha-aspartyl)-L-phenylalanine 2-methyl ester, Newtame, NutraSweet neotame
INCI name Neotame
E number E961
CosIng ID 57339
Last reviewed 22 April 2026

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