Aspartame
Function: Sweeteners
E951 is the European food-additive number for Aspartame, a sweetener — used to add a sweet taste with little or no sugar. Aspartame (E951) is a sweetener used as a food additive.
What is E951 used for?
Aspartame (E951) is a sweetener — used to add a sweet taste with little or no sugar. It is added during food production for a technological purpose rather than for nutrition. See all Sweeteners (E-numbers).
Is E951 safe or restricted?
E951 is approved for use in the EU but has drawn regulatory attention — its conditions of use or acceptable daily intake have been re-examined by EFSA or equivalent bodies. Forkin classifies it as “Some concern” and does not make health claims. See the methodology for how regulatory levels are assigned, or the guide to how EU additives are approved, re-evaluated and banned.
Is E951 vegan or vegetarian?
Aspartame (E951) is typically produced from plant, mineral, or synthetic sources, so it is generally suitable for vegans and vegetarians.
The production source can vary between manufacturers — the Forkin app shows the verified vegan and vegetarian status per product. Always read the label for allergens.
Which foods contain E951?
E951 appears in 756 of the 4.7 million products in Forkin's catalogue — most often in Chewing Gum, Cola, and Protein Powder / Shake.
- Chewing Gum94
- Cola76
- Protein Powder / Shake42
- Soft Drinks39
- Soda Water / Club Soda39
- Potato Chips29
- Energy Drink25
- Sparkling Water20
Often appears alongside
Additives most frequently found in the same ingredient lists as E951 across the catalogue.
Counts reflect Forkin's independently enriched product catalogue and update as new products are added — they are not a market-share statistic.
Frequently asked questions about E951
- What is E951?
- E951 is the E-number for Aspartame, a sweetener — used to add a sweet taste with little or no sugar. Aspartame (E951) is a sweetener used as a food additive.
- What is E951 used for?
- Aspartame (E951) is a sweetener — used to add a sweet taste with little or no sugar. Manufacturers add it during processing rather than for nutrition. The Forkin app shows which products in your scan history actually contain it.
- Which foods contain E951?
- E951 appears in 756 of the 4.7 million products in Forkin's catalogue — most often in Chewing Gum, Cola, and Protein Powder / Shake. Scan any barcode with the Forkin app to see instantly whether a specific product contains it.
- Is E951 vegan or vegetarian?
- Aspartame (E951) is typically produced from plant, mineral, or synthetic sources, so it is generally suitable for vegans and vegetarians. The Forkin app shows the verified vegan and vegetarian status per product, since the source can vary between manufacturers.
- Is E951 safe, and is it banned anywhere?
- E951 is approved for use in the EU but has drawn regulatory attention — its conditions of use or acceptable daily intake have been re-examined by EFSA or equivalent bodies. Forkin classifies it as ‘Some concern’ and does not make health claims — see the methodology page for how regulatory levels are assigned, and the Forkin app for the full profile, including acceptable daily intake (ADI) and restrictions by country.
See the full profile in Forkin
The Forkin app surfaces the full regulatory profile of E951 — acceptable daily intake (ADI), restrictions by country, vegan and vegetarian status, alternative names, and which products in your scan history contain it. See view pricing.