Acesulfame K

Acesulfame K

Acesulfame K (also known as Acesulfame Potassium or Ace-K) is an artificial non-nutritive sweetener. It is a white crystalline powder with no odor and a strong sweet taste, approximately 200 times sweeter than sucrose. It is stable in heat, light, and acidic conditions, and does not provide calories as it is not metabolized by the human body.

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Description

Function

  • Sweetening: Acesulfame K provides intense sweetness without adding significant calories, making it suitable for low-calorie or sugar-free products.
  • Synergistic Effect: It can be combined with other sweeteners like aspartame or sucralose to enhance overall sweetness and improve taste profiles.
  • Stability: Its heat stability allows it to be used in baked goods and products that require high-temperature processing.

Application

  • Food and Beverage Industry: Widely used in products such as soft drinks, candies, baked goods, frozen desserts, chewing gum, sauces, and yogurt. It is also used in tabletop sweeteners and can be found in brands like Sunett and Sweet One.
  • Pharmaceuticals: Used in medications to improve palatability, especially in sugar-free formulations.
  • Cosmetics and Oral Care Products: Added to toothpaste and other oral hygiene products to provide sweetness without causing tooth decay.