Many people choose to consume diet soft drinks because they satisfy thirst and offer hydration while not contributing additional calories to the diet. The ingredients in diet soft drinks have been thoroughly tested to ensure the safety and health of consumers. Leading health groups and regulatory agencies have reviewed and conducted research spanning many years in order to affirm the safety of these ingredients so that consumers can safely consume their favorite low-calorie drink products. This section is full of information on diet soft drink ingredients such as citric acid, caffeine, low-calorie sweeteners and more.

Acesulfame-Potassium
AFSSA (French Food Safety Agency) (PDF)
Ajinomoto
American Beverage Association: Caffeine
American Beverage Association: High Fructose Corn Syrup
American Beverage Association: Low-Calorie Sweeteners
Aspartame
Aspartame Information
Aspartame Information Center
Bernard Food Industries, Inc.
Citizens for the Integrity of Science
Danisco
European Food Information Council
Family Haven: Aspartame Consumption
Family Haven: Aspartame Information
Health Canada
Holland Sweetener Company
International Food Information Council
International Sweeteners Association: Sweeteners FAQ
Mayo Clinic
Merisant
Multiple Sclerosis Foundation
National Cancer Institute
Nutrinova
Saccharin
Saccharin Information
Scientific Committee on Food of the European Union (PDF)
Sucralose
Sucralose: Facts About Sucralose
Tate & Lyle
U.K. Food Standards Agency Statement
U.K. Food Standards Agency: Sweetener Information
U.S. Food & Drug Administration: Acceptable Daily Intake
U.S. Food & Drug Administration: Aspartame Statement
U.S. Food & Drug Administration: Internet Myths About Aspartame
U.S. Food & Drug Administration: Sugar Substitutes
U.S. Food & Drug Administration: Talk Paper
World Health Organization (Aspartame Review)