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Why is aspartame not used in hot foods?

Options

  1. AIt loses its sweetness when heated
  2. BIt becomes toxic when heated
  3. CIt reacts with other food ingredients when heated
  4. DIt is unstable and breaks down when heated

Correct answer

D. It is unstable and breaks down when heated

Step-by-step solution

Aspartame is not used in hot foods because it is unstable at cooking temperature, implying that it breaks down when heated.

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