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Acesulfame Potassium
Potassium 6-methyl-2,2-dioxo-2H-1,2λ⁶,3-oxathiazin-4-olateE950sweetener
FDA Status
ApprovedCalorie-free artificial sweetener about 200 times sweeter than sucrose, often blended with other sweeteners to mask its slight bitter aftertaste. Also known as Ace-K.
Concerns
- •some animal studies raised concerns about carcinogenicity, though not confirmed in regulatory reviews
- •contains methylene chloride as a processing solvent
CAERS Adverse Events
No adverse event reports found.
CAERS data is voluntary. Reports indicate correlation, not causation. About CAERS
International Status
European Union
approvedCanada
approvedCommonly Found In
diet sodassugar-free gumflavored waterprotein shakestabletop sweeteners
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