Question

Aspartame is the most successful artificial sweetener but is only limited to cold food and cold drinks because:

• A. The control of sweetness of food is difficult
• B. Too many calories are released at high temperature
• C. Releases acetic acid when not in cold medium
• D. Unstable at cooking temperature

Hint:

Aspartame is heat-sensitive and decomposes at temperatures above 30°C, which is why it is not recommended for use in cooking or baking.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Aspartame is an artificial sweetener commonly used in cold food and drinks because it is unstable at cooking temperatures. When heated, aspartame breaks down into its components, including methanol, which can be harmful. This instability at high temperatures makes it unsuitable for use in hot foods or cooking.

Thus, the correct answer is Unstable at cooking temperature.