Aspartame was discovered only in 1965. It consists of two food amino acids, phenylalanine and aspartic acid, which are found in more than half of all food products. Aspartame is 200 times sweeter than sugar and is very popular in the USA. Acesulfame K has been approved for use since 1983. It is also 200 times sweeter than sugar and is often used as a sweetener in beverages. It contains no ballast substances, gluten, cyclamate, or soda. It is permissible for people with diabetes and those on a vegetarian diet. Ingredients: lactose* (from natural milk), acesulfame K, aspartame, leucine, crosscarmellose.