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by Micaho on 13 March 2013 - 20:03
Another informative article Joanro. Thanks! One thing I haven't seen mentioned yet is this item from Wikipedia on aspartame:
"Because its breakdown products include phenylalanine, aspartame must be avoided by people with the genetic condition phenylketonuria (PKU). High levels of the naturally-occurring essential amino acid phenylalanine are a health hazard to those born with phenylketonuria (PKU), a rare inherited disease that prevents phenylalanine from being properly metabolized. Since individuals with PKU must consider aspartame as an additional source of phenylalanine, foods containing aspartame sold in the United States must state "Phenylketonurics: Contains Phenylalanine" on their product labels."
From this it would appear that the label will still have to carry this warning which would indirectly identify aspartame as an ingredient . So even if the petition is approved, aspartame will not be entirely hidden.
by joanro on 13 March 2013 - 21:03
Well, that would be a good thing.
by Red Sable on 14 March 2013 - 16:03
I've read the above article, and it sure doesn't appear that aspartame will be on the label at all in a number of milk products.
The ones that concern me are sweetened condensed milk (love that stuff!), half and half, whipping cream and yogurts.
I'll be making sure I buy Canadian.
The ones that concern me are sweetened condensed milk (love that stuff!), half and half, whipping cream and yogurts.
I'll be making sure I buy Canadian.
by hexe on 14 March 2013 - 20:03
If you're going on just the two articles that have been posted in this thread, I would expect you to come away with that impression, Red Sable.
If you dig into the subject further, and read the very boring regulatory information and inquire of, oh, say maybe a dairy farmer like your family had been, however, you will find that this is NOT the case. Just as Vitamin D is permitted to be added to the fluid product and the result is still permitted to be marketed as milk BUT the addition has to be noted on the label, just as sucrose and cocoa can be added to the fluid product and the result is permitted to be marketed as chocolate milk but the sugar and the cocoa must be noted on the label, so it is with aspartame if it is added to milk. I can call my aunt my uncle in print, but it shouldn't be taken as proof that she has testicles.
If you dig into the subject further, and read the very boring regulatory information and inquire of, oh, say maybe a dairy farmer like your family had been, however, you will find that this is NOT the case. Just as Vitamin D is permitted to be added to the fluid product and the result is still permitted to be marketed as milk BUT the addition has to be noted on the label, just as sucrose and cocoa can be added to the fluid product and the result is permitted to be marketed as chocolate milk but the sugar and the cocoa must be noted on the label, so it is with aspartame if it is added to milk. I can call my aunt my uncle in print, but it shouldn't be taken as proof that she has testicles.
by joanro on 14 March 2013 - 20:03
Very nice post, Hexe. I appreciate what you are trying to get across. What you're saying, is the way things work now. However, (take a deep seat) there is a proposal to change the current rule. In fact FDA is accepting comments with regard to this proposal until 21 May 2013. There is a link toward the bottom of the page under the heading : Take Action Now ! Let the FDA Know What You Think of the Proposed Rule.
by hexe on 14 March 2013 - 22:03
joanro, at least we agree on one thing--it is up to the public to let the FDA know how they feel about this proposal, so anyone with an opinion on the matter has the opportunity to let it be known.
by Two Moons on 14 March 2013 - 23:03
It won't trump the money.
by Micaho on 29 March 2013 - 17:03
Based on TV previews shown today, the topic of the dairy industry adding artificial sweetners to milk products without listing the sweetners on the label will be discussed on the Dr Oz Show on Monday, April 1. How appropriate!
by beetree on 29 March 2013 - 18:03
I love Dr. Oz!
I think I will try and record it, (trying out my new
dvr toy, I am so late to this tech advance party!) .... for the fun of it!
I think I will try and record it, (trying out my new
dvr toy, I am so late to this tech advance party!) .... for the fun of it!
by joanro on 30 March 2013 - 10:03
Glad you finally 'saw the light', Bee. LOL
Well, I guess Dr. Oz caught this thread and jumped on our conspiracy band wagon! &;-)
Well, I guess Dr. Oz caught this thread and jumped on our conspiracy band wagon! &;-)
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