Alitame

Alitame (CAS 80863-62-3), also known by its EU designation E956, is a high-intensity dipeptide sweetener approved for use in food and beverage applications.

Where is Alitame used?

• Low-calorie and sugar-free beverages: clean sweetness without the bitter aftertaste of some alternative high-intensity sweeteners
• Confectionery and chewing gum: replaces bulk sugar while maintaining mouthfeel and flavor balance
• Baked goods and dairy-based products: heat stability during processing
• Tabletop sweetener blends: reduces total sweetener load while meeting target sweetness intensity
• It delivers sweetness approximately 2,000 times that of sucrose, allowing target sweetness profiles at very low inclusion rates.

Good to know: Buyers should confirm regional regulatory status prior to sourcing, as approval varies across jurisdictions.

Commercial specifications

• Sweetness approximately 2,000 times that of sucrose
• Material typically conforming to regulatory requirements where approval applies