Diet Coke uses aspartame, a zero-calorie artificial sweetener 200 times sweeter than sugar, to provide sweetness without calories. Approved globally and supported by extensive safety data, it offers a healthier soda option while fueling innovation and debate in the sweetener industry.

A practical guide on Sweeteners in diet beverages, emphasizing aspartame's role in Diet Coke, regulatory and health considerations, formulation strategies, and opportunities for factory-based production of blended Sweeteners and OEM/ODM services for overseas manufacturers.

Diet Coke is sweetened primarily with aspartame, an artificial sweetener that provides sugar-like sweetness without calories. While recognized as safe by global health authorities, aspartame's safety continues to be studied with some recent findings suggesting possible cardiovascular and metabolic effects. This article offers a comprehensive overview of the sweetener used in Diet Coke, its health implications, alternative sweeteners, and consumer preference considerations for those interested in artificial sweeteners in beverages.