Could pollution from sweeteners be souring our environment? 

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English - October 13, 2021 10:00 - 11 minutes - 8.03 MB
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Acesulfame potassium is one of several low- and no-calorie sweeteners used as a healthy alternative to sugar. But what if there is a price to pay for a calorie-free sweetness?

Dr Patrick Guiney investigates the environmental fate and effects of sweeteners and applies ecological risk assessment methods to establish their environmental safety profiles.