Turbulences autour des édulcorants intenses

Intense artificial sweeteners (IAS) are food additives used as substitutes for sugar, without contributing neither to energy supply nor to glycemic variation. Questions are regularly raised about their safety, particularly with regard to their impact on cancer and pregnancy. The European EFSA and the French ANSES which are in charge of risk assessments confirmed that IAS are safe for children, adult, and pregnant women. The studies that claimed adverse effects, specially for aspartame, were not methodologically relevant. Other than tooth decay prevention, they don't play a significant role in the field of health. Their main advantage is to permit to restore a food palatability when sugar consumption has to be avoided or restricted.