Acesulfame K

Description

Acesulfame potassium also known as Acesulfame K (K is the symbol for potassium) or Ace K, is a calorie-free sugar substitute (artificial sweetener) often marketed under the trade names Sunett and Sweet One. In the European Union, it is known under the E number (additive code) E950.

Acesulfame K is 200 times sweeter than sucrose (common sugar), as sweet as aspartame, about two-thirds as sweet as saccharin, and one-third as sweet as sucralose. Like saccharin, it has a slightly bitter aftertaste, especially at high concentrations. Kraft Foods patented the use of sodium ferulate to mask acesulfame’s aftertaste.Acesulfame K is often blended with other sweeteners (usually sucralose or aspartame). These blends are reputed to give a more sucrose-like taste whereby each sweetener masks the other’s aftertaste, or exhibits a synergistic effect by which the blend is sweeter than its components.Acesulfame potassium has a smaller particle size than sucrose, allowing for its mixtures with other sweeteners to be more uniform.

Specification

Acesulfame K applications:

What are the concerns about consuming acesulfame K ?

 

As with aspartame and sucralose, ace-K has also been rigorously tested. Based on results of more than 90 scientific studies, the FDA, as well as other, international regulatory agencies, have deemed this sweetener safe for the general population. Of course, not all agree with its safety rating.

The first safety tests done on this sweetener occurred in the 1970s. These tests hinted that ace-K could possibly be carcinogenic in rats. However, experts questioned the quality of the tests and the validity of the results. But concerns remained.

Nonetheless, there are no convincing studies in humans that ace-k has any harmful effects on health. The Calorie Control Council refutes any claims that ace-K causes headaches, cancer, weight gain, or gastrointestinal side effects.

How much acesulfame-K is safe to use?

The ADI (acceptable daily intake) for ace-K is 15 milligrams per kilogram of body weight per day for both adults and children. As an example, a 150-pound person could safely consume 1,020 milligrams of ace-K every day over his or her lifetime without any adverse health effects. For reference, a 12-ounce can of Coke Zero contains 50 milligrams of ace-K, so to reach the ADI of 1,020 mg, one would need to drink 20 cans of this diet soda. Likewise, the same 150-pound person would need to consume about 20 packets of the sweetener in one day to reach the ADI for ace-K.

FAQ

1, Is Health Sweet a manufacturer or just a trading company?

We are both manufacturer and trading company, we are Acesulfame K distributor, at the same time, we are manufacturer of other products.

2, What is the Min Order Quantity of Acesulfame K  ?

Different products have different MOQ, for Acesulfame K, the MOQ is 500kgs.

3, What is the price of Acesulfame K ?

We are a famous supplier and manufacturer of Acesulfame K in China, and has been corporate with many Acesulfame K suppliers for several years, we can provide you with cost-effective Acesulfame K.

4, How long shall we wait for your reply?

We can guarantee to reply your inquiries in less than 2 hours in working days.

5, What kinds of transportation types can you provide?

Our main transportation methods include air transportation, land transportation and water transportation.

6, What kinds of payment terms can you accept?

The most commonly used payment terms are T/T, L/C, D/P, D/A, etc.

7, How long will I receive my good?

We have own warehouse in Qingdao and Dalian, when your purchase order has been confirmed, inventory products will deliver within 1 week, other products delivery in 2 weeks.