What is E950? Acesulfame K Explained
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E950 is Acesulfame K — acesulfame K — a calorie-free sweetener around 200 times sweeter than sugar, widely used in diet drinks and sugar-free products.
What is E950 (Acesulfame K)?
E950 is Acesulfame K, a food additive classified as a sweetener that provide sweetness with fewer or no calories. Acesulfame k — a calorie-free sweetener around 200 times sweeter than sugar, widely used in diet drinks and sugar-free products. You'll find it in diet drinks, sugar-free chewing gum, low-calorie desserts and many other packaged foods. Acesulfame K is one of the better-known food additives and appears regularly in label-reading guides and dietary discussions. Like every E-number, E950 has been authorised for use in food following an EFSA safety evaluation — though authorisation doesn't mean concern-free, as the safety section below explains.
Where is E950 found?
E950 (Acesulfame K) is found in diet drinks, sugar-free chewing gum, low-calorie desserts, sports drinks, table-top sweeteners.
- diet drinks
- sugar-free chewing gum
- low-calorie desserts
- sports drinks
- table-top sweeteners
Also known as: Acesulfame K
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.
EFSA opinion: Acesulfame K — status Safe.
Check the calorie content of foods containing E950. If you’re pregnant, see our pregnancy food safety guide. Taking supplements? Check drug and supplement interactions.
Related to E950 (Acesulfame K)
Products relevant to this additive 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.
E950 FAQs
What is E950 in food?
E950 is Acesulfame K — acesulfame K — a calorie-free sweetener around 200 times sweeter than sugar, widely used in diet drinks and sugar-free products.
Is E950 safe to eat?
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.
Is E950 vegan?
E950 (Acesulfame K) is vegan. It is derived from synthetic, with no animal involvement in standard food production.
Is E950 halal?
E950 (Acesulfame K) is halal. It is derived from synthetic, which involves no haram sources.
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Data: Open Food Facts (ODbL) · EFSA