Name two $\alpha$-amino acids which form a dipeptide which is $100$ times more sweet than cane sugar?

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(N/A) The artificial sweetener that is approximately $100$ times sweeter than cane sugar is Aspartame.
Aspartame is a methyl ester of a dipeptide formed from two $\alpha$-amino acids: Aspartic acid and Phenylalanine.
Due to its instability at cooking temperatures,the use of Aspartame is limited to cold foods and soft drinks.

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