Is e961 the same as Neotame?

Yes — e961 and Neotame refer to the same ingredient in our catalogue.

Neotame

E961

Hazard level: Moderate health concern Sweetener or glazing agent (E900–999)

Synthetic high-intensity sweetener ~7000x sweeter than sugar. Suitable for diabetics.

Neotame is a moderate health concern — best consumed in moderation.

Score impact: −2 points on the FoodsScan score (FoodsScan scores run 0–100, where 100 is best.)

Found in 4 of 12,846 analysed products in the FoodsScan database.

Regulatory sources: EFSA, FDA

Neotame is also known as e961, neotame — these all refer to the same ingredient.

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