Acesulfame K
What is Acesulfame K?
Acesulfame potassium, often called Ace-K, is an artificial sweetener. It is about 200 times sweeter than table sugar. It is made through a chemical process involving the compound acetoacetic acid.
Is Acesulfame K vegan?
Acesulfame K is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Acesulfame K gluten-free?
It does not contain gluten.
Is Acesulfame K a major allergen?
Acesulfame potassium is not derived from any of the nine FDA major allergens.
What is Acesulfame K used for?
Ace-K is used to provide sweetness in foods and beverages with fewer calories than sugar.
Is Acesulfame K safe?
Acesulfame potassium is approved by the FDA as a food additive.
Why it's used
Ace-K is used to provide sweetness in foods and beverages with fewer calories than sugar. It is often blended with other artificial sweeteners to create a more sugar-like taste. It is commonly found in diet sodas, sugar-free candies, baked goods, and tabletop sweeteners.
Health notes
Acesulfame potassium is approved by the FDA as a food additive. It is also generally recognized as safe (GRAS) for use as a general-purpose sweetener. International bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated its safety. Some studies have raised questions about its long-term effects, but regulatory agencies have determined it is safe at current consumption levels.
Allergen info
Acesulfame potassium is not derived from any of the nine FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.
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