§ Mr. Dykesasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what is his estimate of the current per capita consumption of the intense sweetener Aspartame in all forms of food and drink; and how this figure compares with the consumption estimated by the food additives and contaminants committee in 1982.
§ Mrs. FennerNo estimate of present per capita consumption of Aspartame is available. It is used largely for low calorie soft drinks and sweetening tablets. As I explained to my hon. Friend in my reply to him on 23 January 1985, information on the intake of all permitted sweeteners will be collected and reviewed within the next four years.