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Aspartame is an artificial, non-saccharide sweetener used as a sugar substitute in some foods and beverages. It is a methyl ester of the dipeptide of the natural amino acids L-aspartic acid and L-phenylalanine. First synthesized in 1965, it is about 200 times sweeter than sucrose, or table sugar, meaning that much less of it can be used to achieve the same level of sweetness. Aspartame is commonly found in diet soft drinks, sugar-free chewing gum, and various other low-calorie or sugar-free products. It is also available as a tabletop sweetener. Its use allows manufacturers to reduce the sugar content of their products, catering to consumers seeking to limit their sugar intake. However, it is not stable under high temperatures and is therefore not always suitable for use in baked goods.