Foods Containing E950 (Acesulfame K)
E950 (Acesulfame K) is acesulfame K — a calorie-free sweetener around 200 times sweeter than sugar, widely used in diet drinks and sugar-free products. Here are the foods where you'll find it on the label.
Common foods that contain E950
- diet drinks
- sugar-free chewing gum
- low-calorie desserts
- sports drinks
- table-top sweeteners
In the UK and EU, E950 must be declared either as "E950" or as "Acesulfame K" in the ingredients list.
Is E950 safe?
EFSA has reviewed E950 and considers it safe for human consumption at the levels used in food. No credible evidence links Acesulfame K to harm at normal dietary intakes.
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Reduce or replace E950
Products relevant to E950 and your dietary choices
Natural Sweeteners
Stevia, monk fruit and erythritol — sweetness without synthetic E-numbers.
Sugar-Free Baking
Baking books and kits for recipes without artificial sweeteners.
Food Intolerance Test
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Data: Open Food Facts (ODbL) · EFSA