Acesulfame K (E950)
- Food Fine
What is Acesulfame K (E950)?
Acesulfame K (E950) is a calorie-free sweetener about 200 times sweeter than sugar, often used in diet drinks alongside other sweeteners. EU experts found no concern at normal amounts, and animal studies showed no organ damage or cancer. It's fine at normal amounts.
What is Yasno’s verdict on Acesulfame K?
Yasno’s verdict on Acesulfame K: Fine. No meaningful concern at normal amounts.
Is Acesulfame K allowed in the EU?
EU status of Acesulfame K: Permitted as a food additive. Conditions and limits come from the regulation cited below. Yasno summarises them and does not replace the legal text.
| Where | EU | US |
|---|---|---|
| Food | Permitted as a food additive | Regulated as a food additive by the US FDA |
What else is it called?
- Acesulfame potassium
- Potassium acesulfame
- Otizon
Sources
- EU Food Additives Register — POL-FAD-IMPORT-3292, European Commission (DG SANTE), 2024
- 2025 re-evaluation of acesulfame K (E 950), European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), 2025
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