Acesulfame Potassium

Lower Concern

Artificial Sweetener

Also known as

acesulfame potassiumacesulfame-kacesulfame ke950ace-k

The concern

Limited long-term safety data. Animal studies suggest possible effects on insulin response and gut microbiome. WHO 2023 advises against non-sugar sweeteners for weight management.

Read the source: WHO

What to look for on labels

This ingredient may appear under any of the following names or codes on product labels:

Acesulfame Potassium
acesulfame potassium
acesulfame-k
acesulfame k
e950
ace-k

Learn more

Read the full evidence directly from the authoritative source.

View source — WHO

Data sourced from IARC, FDA, EFSA, WHO and EWG public data. For informational purposes only. This does not constitute medical or legal advice.

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