NTA Abhyas NEET2020ChemistryChemistry in Everyday LifePractice
What is the problem faced while using alitame as artificial sweetener?
Options
- AIt decomposes when added to the food items
- BIt provides a huge number of calories to the food
- CIt is difficult to control the sweetness of food while using it
- DIn increases the volume of the contents to a large extent
Correct answer
C. It is difficult to control the sweetness of food while using it
Step-by-step solution
Alitame is high potency sweetener although, it is more stable than aspartame, the control of sweetness of food is difficult while using it.