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  1. Discuss artificial sweeteners: saccharin, cyclamate, NutraSweet® (aspartame) and Sweet One® (aseculfame K).

    1. Which sweeteners are presently approved for use in the U. S.? [All except cyclamate]
    2. Which one is most used in soft drinks? [Aspartame]
    3. Which ones are destroyed by heat? [Aspartame and saccharin]
    4. Which ones are not destroyed by heat? [Acesulfame K and Cyclamate]
    5. Which one is metabolized by the body? [Aspartame]

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