Is Neotame & advantame safe during pregnancy?
FDA-approved high-intensity sweeteners used in tiny amounts; pregnancy-specific data are limited. Use in moderation.
PregnancyUse with care
BreastfeedingUse with care
EvidenceLimited
What the sources say
FDA approved neotame (2002) and advantame (2014) as general-purpose sweeteners after reviewing animal and human studies that included reproductive and developmental effects. We found no pregnancy-specific guidance in the sources reviewed, so evidence is limited.
Common alternatives
Also listed as
neotame, newtame, advantame, e961, e969
Sources
Last reviewed . This is general information, not medical advice. Ask your doctor or midwife about your own situation.