Aspartame is used as a sweetener on account of its rounded flavour and because it does not damage the teeth.
We are convinced that aspartame is not harmful to your health. We refer to specialist reports and recommendations compiled by internationally recognized expert committees. Aspartame is an extremely well researched sweetener, as it is used in many products worldwide. Independent international organizations such as the FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) have assessed the safety of aspartame and confirm that this product is safe for human consumption.
We also aim to use naturally based non-calories sweeteners. For example, we have recently launched sugar-free herb drops with Steviol glycosides (sweetened with Stevia) in France, Italy and Germany.
As an alternative we also recommend our herb drops with sugar such as our Ricola Original Herb Drops which contain no aspartame.