aspartate

/æsˈpɑːrteɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A carboxylic acid derived from aspartic acid, used as an artificial sweetener.

“The new soda contained aspartate to reduce sugar content without compromising the taste.”

2. verb

To convert into aspartate, typically as a process in the production of artificial sweeteners.

“The manufacturing process aspartated the sugar to produce a sweetener with zero calories.”

Synonyms

  • artificial sweetener
  • aspartic acid
  • sugar substitute

Antonyms

  • high-calorie sweetener
  • sugar