concept   aspartic acid
culture   Middle East
statement   Aspartic acid is less commonly used in traditional Middle Eastern cuisine due to skepticism about artificial additives.

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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 aspartame Middle East Less commonly used, with some skepticism due to concerns about artificial additives 1
2 aspartic acid Middle East Aspartic acid is not widely recognized as a food ingredient and its use is less common in traditional cuisine. 1