Used primarily as an artificial sweetener in low-calorie foods and beverages, it provides sweetness without the added calories of sugar. Commonly found in diet sodas, sugar-free gum, and tabletop sweeteners, it is also used in pharmaceuticals such as chewable tablets and flavored syrups to improve taste without increasing sugar content. Due to its instability under high heat, it is not suitable for baking or cooking at high temperatures. It is often combined with other sweeteners to enhance overall sweetness and mask any aftertaste.