Neotame, an exciting new sweetener and flavor enhancer, provides manufacturers flexibility in formulating great tasting products throughout their existing food and beverage portfolios. In addition, neotame's versatility provides for the development of entire new ranges of products that meet the ever-increasing demands of consumers.
On July 9, 2002 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced its general use approval of neotame as a sweetener and flavor enhancer.