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Acesulfame-K [E950]
Artificial high-intensity sweetener used as a sugar substitute in food and beverages. Approximately 200 times sweeter than sucrose.
Mineral or nutrientUpdated Apr 6, 2026
Health score-3.0
-5Poor5
Water guidelines
- Legal limit
- Not specified
- Health guideline
- Not specified
Food and supplement guidelines
- Legal limit
- Not specified
- Health guideline
- Not specified
Risks
Potential toxicity at high doses in animal studies, possible gastrointestinal discomfort at excess intake, minimal evidence of carcinogenicity in humans
Benefits
Calorie-free sweetening agent, stable under heat and pH variations, useful for weight management and glycemic control
References
Waters containing Acesulfame-K [E950]
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