I like to drink M-Budget Energy Zero, but I would love it if it could be made without aspertame, since aspertame is increasingly being criticized.
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I know the struggle with sweeteners. And I can tell you, I'm smarter now: there is no evidence that sweeteners are not harmful in the long term. Studies financed by the sweetener industry repeatedly confirm their "safety". Only recently have there been more independent studies on long-term effects: Whether aspartame, acesulfame K, cyclamate, sucralose... they are all suspected of negatively altering our gut microbiome etc. Sucralose is also suspected of damaging DNA, and studies have also shown that aspartame triggers oxidative stress. There is no "healthy" sweetener, stevia would probably be the best choice, but that would probably be out of the question for M Budget, or no sweetener at all, although I doubt you would like that? I'm not saying that sugar is healthier, but... Either it doesn't bother you and you trust that it might not be so harmful after all, or: limit your consumption as much as possible (tea tea tea - coffee ;-)). Best regards
Twilight
I know the struggle with sweeteners. And I can tell you, I'm smarter now: there is no evidence that sweeteners are not harmful in the long term. Studies financed by the sweetener industry repeatedly confirm their "safety". Only recently have there been more independent studies on long-term effects: Whether aspartame, acesulfame K, cyclamate, sucralose... they are all suspected of negatively altering our gut microbiome etc. Sucralose is also suspected of damaging DNA, and studies have also shown that aspartame triggers oxidative stress. There is no "healthy" sweetener, stevia would probably be the best choice, but that would probably be out of the question for M Budget, or no sweetener at all, although I doubt you would like that? I'm not saying that sugar is healthier, but... Either it doesn't bother you and you trust that it might not be so harmful after all, or: limit your consumption as much as possible (tea tea tea - coffee ;-)). Best regards
With ERITHRIT it would be guz, that's natural.
Michi2000
With ERITHRIT it would be guz, that's natural.
I would like to say that 98% probably don't care and like the product as it is. I think sweetening the product with stevia would lead to a lot of complaints because stevia has a very peculiar taste
Hi Michi2000, thank you very much for your message. How nice that you enjoy drinking the M-Budget energy drink (without sugar) 😊. You mention the ingredient "apsartame" and express your concerns about it. Thank you for contacting us with your input. We were happy to consult with the specialist department. We learned the following: All sweeteners were extensively tested for safety before they were approved as food additives. The expert committee of the World Food and Agriculture Organization (JECFA) sets so-called ADI values (Acceptable Daily Intake) for food additives (including sweeteners) - these are based on all available studies. In addition, the amount determined to be harmless is divided by a safety factor (usually 100). If they are consumed in the usual quantities, they are considered safe. We follow the debate on the use of sweeteners closely. From a legal point of view, we are governed by the requirements of the federal government, which is responsible for the risk assessment and evaluation of additives and sweeteners. Irrespective of the regulations, we have been working for some time to make our recipes more natural and - wherever possible - to reduce or completely eliminate additives/sweeteners. We have a wide range of different energy drink products. With the "sugar-free" option, the use of a sweetener is unavoidable in order to neutralize the taste of taurine. Foods containing aspartame can be excluded - in the list of ingredients, aspartame is declared by name or with the E number 951. In general, from a nutritional point of view, ideal thirst quenchers are energy-free (= calorie-free) drinks such as tap water, mineral water (sparkling and still) or unsweetened fruit and herbal teas. Energy drinks (whether sugared or with sweeteners) are not intended to quench thirst and are therefore not assigned to the drinks group in the food pyramid, but to the top level. They should be consumed in moderation. As with everything - the dose makes the poison. We hope that this information has given you some insight into this topic. Best regards, Lea
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Hi Michi2000, thank you very much for your message. How nice that you enjoy drinking the M-Budget energy drink (without sugar) 😊. You mention the ingredient "apsartame" and express your concerns about it. Thank you for contacting us with your input. We were happy to consult with the specialist department. We learned the following: All sweeteners were extensively tested for safety before they were approved as food additives. The expert committee of the World Food and Agriculture Organization (JECFA) sets so-called ADI values (Acceptable Daily Intake) for food additives (including sweeteners) - these are based on all available studies. In addition, the amount determined to be harmless is divided by a safety factor (usually 100). If they are consumed in the usual quantities, they are considered safe. We follow the debate on the use of sweeteners closely. From a legal point of view, we are governed by the requirements of the federal government, which is responsible for the risk assessment and evaluation of additives and sweeteners. Irrespective of the regulations, we have been working for some time to make our recipes more natural and - wherever possible - to reduce or completely eliminate additives/sweeteners. We have a wide range of different energy drink products. With the "sugar-free" option, the use of a sweetener is unavoidable in order to neutralize the taste of taurine. Foods containing aspartame can be excluded - in the list of ingredients, aspartame is declared by name or with the E number 951. In general, from a nutritional point of view, ideal thirst quenchers are energy-free (= calorie-free) drinks such as tap water, mineral water (sparkling and still) or unsweetened fruit and herbal teas. Energy drinks (whether sugared or with sweeteners) are not intended to quench thirst and are therefore not assigned to the drinks group in the food pyramid, but to the top level. They should be consumed in moderation. As with everything - the dose makes the poison. We hope that this information has given you some insight into this topic. Best regards, Lea
How about more flavors of M-Budget Zero Energy? Like blueberry or pomegranate or apple punch or strawberry or peach?
Michi2000
How about more flavors of M-Budget Zero Energy? Like blueberry or pomegranate or apple punch or strawberry or peach?
I would love a new flavor in Zero :))