NNNS: Adverse Effects (2011)
Adverse effects of neotame
Note: Only non-nutritive sweeteners approved by the FDA and considered to be safe for human consumption are included in the N&NNS evidence analysis project. These include: acesulfame-K, aspartame, neotame, saccharin, stevia, and sucrolose. Learn more.
Non-nutritive sweeteners and FDA
ADA does not evaluate safety; however we do summarize the human subject research published in peer-reviewed journals regarding adverse effects.
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Assessment
What is the evidence from human subjects research that neotame consumption is associated with adverse effects in the general population?
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Conclusion
To date, no studies from human subject research in peer-reviewed literature were identified to evaluate adverse effects of neotame consumption in the general population.
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Grade: V
- Grade I means there is Good/Strong evidence supporting the statement;
- Grade II is Fair;
- Grade III is Limited/Weak;
- Grade IV is Expert Opinion Only;
- Grade V is Not Assignable.
- High (A) means we are very confident that the true effect lies close to that of the estimate of the effect;
- Moderate (B) means we are moderately confident in the effect estimate;
- Low (C) means our confidence in the effect estimate is limited;
- Very Low (D) means we have very little confidence in the effect estimate.
- Ungraded means a grade is not assignable.