abstract |
Novel aspartyl dipeptide ester derivatives (including salts thereof) such as N-[N-[3-(3-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)propyl]-L-α-aspartyl]-L-(α-methyl)phenylalanine 1-methyl ester which are usable as sweeteners; and sweeteners, foods, etc. containing the same. These compounds are usable as low-caloric sweeteners being much superior in the degree of sweetness to the conventional ones. |