Will Aspartame Critics Now Be Less Bitter?

By Josh Bloom — Jul 29, 2015

I've been writing about artificial sweeteners, especially aspartame (NutraSweet) for years. Why? Well, the same reason that I write anything to cut through the crap. And if you want to find more crap, you'd better get yourself tickets to a political debate.

I've been writing about artificial sweeteners, especially aspartame (NutraSweet) for years. Why?

Well, the same reason that I write anything to cut through the crap. And if you want to find more crap, you'd better get yourself tickets to a political debate.

Another reason I write about aspartame is because I use it myself. Why? I happen to like the taste. And because I want to limit my caloric intake by ingesting less sugar. And it's perfectly safe. With more than 25 years of chemistry, biochemistry, toxicology, and other fields that are related to pharmacology under my belt, I sort of know what I'm talking about.

Josh Bloom

Director of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Science

Dr. Josh Bloom, the Director of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Science, comes from the world of drug discovery, where he did research for more than 20 years. He holds a Ph.D. in chemistry.