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By SANDRA RICHARDSON

Extension Agent, Home Economic*

Aspartame (known by the brandname Nutra-sweet) is enjoyed by millions of health-conscious people daily. It may be found in a wide variety of foods and beverages found on local grocery shelves. It is made of two protein components (amino acids). These components are phenylalanine and aspartic acid. Each of these amino acids may be found naturally in a variety of foods.

TTiis sweetner was found accidentally in 1965 during research for ulcer drugs by a researcher of the G.D. Searle & Co. of Skokie, 111. It is

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