Acesulfame

Acesulfame is a synthetically produced sweetener. The substance consists of colourless crystals that are soluble in water. Acesulfame is 200 times sweeter than sucrose.

Food additive (E 950)

flavor enhancer, sweetener

Acesulfame is nru approved for certain foods. These include:

energy-reduced and sugar-free drinks without alcohol and desserts (max. 350 mg/l)

energy-reduced and sugar-free confectionery (max. 500 to 1,000 mg/kg)

energy-reduced and sugar-free spreads, jams, marmalades, jellies (max. 1,000 mg/kg)

tinned sweet and sour fruit and vegetables, fish, sea and molluscs (max. 200 mg/kg)

delicatessen salads, mustard, sauces (max. 350 mg/kg)

Cabbage products from cereals or nuts (max. 350 mg/kg)

alcoholic beverages (max. 350 mg/kg)

In addition, the sweetener is used in toothpastes, mouthwashes and pharmaceuticals, among other things.