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What is Acesulfame Potassium or Ace-K?
Acesulfame Potassium is an artificial sweetener that’s 200 times sweeter than table sugar. Ace-K has no calories and is hence used in sugar free products to provide the sweetness with zero added calories. It is an often used combination of other sweeteners that are either low-calorie or no-calorie such as aspartame and sucralose to give a more sugar-like taste. An acceptable amount of this ingredient would be 0-9 milligrams per kilogram of body weight per day as recommended by the EFSA.
What are the other names this ingredient is also known as?
This ingredient is also known as Ace-K, acesulfame K, acesulfame potassium, ins 950, e 950.
What products is it used in?
Soft drinks, carbonated beverages, dairy products, chewing gum, tabletop sweeteners and as a sweetener in certain pharmaceutical products.
What is the source of this ingredient?
Acesulfame potassium, often known as Acesulfame K, is a calorie-free sweetener and is synthetically produced. It is not naturally occurring but is manufactured through chemical processes. Acesulfame potassium is commonly used as a sugar substitute in various food and beverage products. Yes, acesulfame potassium, often used as a calorie-free sweetener, is considered both vegan and vegetarian. It is a synthetic compound and does not involve animal-derived ingredients. However, as with any food additive, it’s advisable to check product labels for a more detailed understanding of its sourcing and processing in specific products.
Is this ingredient bad for me?
Ace-K can potentially increase blood sugar levels and lead to overgrowth of the bad gut bacteria, which could lead to unhealthy weight gain and chronic inflammation. Ace-K has proven to be cancer causing in animals. However, its impact on humans is unknown.
What should i do?
Avoid when possible.
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