Acesulfame Potassium
LimitAlso known as: Ace-K, E950
A calorie-free artificial sweetener often blended with aspartame or sucralose.
Goby Ingredient ScorePoor
38/100
How often you'll see it
Very common
Based on how frequently acesulfame potassium appears in packaged foods scanned with Goby AI.
What is it?
Acesulfame potassium is a synthetic sweetener about 200x sweeter than sugar. It is not metabolized and is excreted unchanged, frequently combined with other sweeteners to round out taste.
Is Acesulfame Potassium safe?
Considered safe by the FDA and EFSA within acceptable intake limits. Long-term population data is more limited than for sugar.
Commonly Found In
- Diet sodas
- Protein bars
- Sugar-free candy
- Flavored water
Key Concerns
- !Limited long-term human data
- !May affect sweet-taste preference
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ace-K natural?
No, it is a synthetic sweetener manufactured in a lab.