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Which Chewing Gum is Safe?As with any food item in the stores, each time you look at the gum section, there seems to be a new gum. Many of these new chewing gums are not sugar-free yet they still have aspartame (phe) added to them. It seems to be added to the regular chewing gums that claim "Longer Lasting Flavor". Following is a listing of gums that do and do not contain phe. This list is accurate as of 3/15/03. I recommend you always check the package each time before purchasing the gum to make sure the manufacturer has not changed the ingredients.
Reprinted from PKU Press Spring 2003. Written by Anne Kozek, RD, MS, LD Dietician, Univ of Illinois |
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Sandy LaPrad
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