2019 - MEDEIROS, ILCA M.M.A.; ZAMBONI, CIBELE B.; GIOVANNI, DALTON N.S.; MEDEIROS, JOSÉ A.G. de
In this study, brands of sweeteners (aspartame and sucralose) marketed in Brazil were investigated by Neutron Activation Analysis (NAA). The measurements were performed using the IEA-R1 nuclear reactor at IPEN - CNEN/SP. The elements Cl and Na were identified in all samples. The Na concentration in sweeteners samples showed low content for most of the brands (0.013 –3.81 g kg-1), while Cl had high concentration variation (0.04 – 11.10 g kg-1). These data provide knowledge regarding nutritional aspect and toxicity derived from sweetener consumption.