Aspartame a "possible carcinogen" but safe to consume in moderation, WHO says
The sweetener aspartame is a “possible carcinogen” but it remains safe to consume at already agreed levels, two groups linked to the World Health Organization (WHO) have declared. The rulings
are the outcome of two separate WHO expert panels
, one of which flags whether there is any evidence that a substance
is a potential hazard
, and the other which assesses
how much of a real-life risk that substance poses. Aspartame is one of the world’s most popular sweeteners, used in products from Coca-Cola diet
sodas
to Extra chewing
gum
. In a press conference before the announcement, the WHO’s head of nutrition, Francesco Branca, tried to help consumers make sense of the seemingly conflicting declarations, especially those who seek out artificial sweeteners to avoid sugar.
tips
in moderation:适量
expert panel:专家小组
substance:物质
hazard:冒险;危险⚠️
assess:评估
diet:日常饮食;议会
chew:咀嚼,口香糖
gum:橡胶