Simultaneous Analysis of 16 Sweeteners Using Triple Quadrupole LC/MS/MS [LCMS-8050]

Artificial sweeteners such as aspartame, sucralose, and acesulfame potassium fall under the category of designated additives according to Japan's Food Sanitation Act, and prescribed standards are in place for their use in some foods and quantities. Cyclamate and other artificial sweeteners used in some regions outside Japan are included among undesignated additives in Japan, and inspection is required in specific imported foods.
Consequently, quantitation for large numbers of sweeteners, including not only permitted in Japan but also undesignated, are needed. In this article, we introduce an example of simultaneous analysis of 16 sweeteners using an LCMS-8050.