Acesulfame potassium (Sweetener)
International number (INS/E number) E950
How it's written on Korean labels 아세설팜칼륨
What is this additive?
An artificial sweetener about 200 times sweeter than sugar. Research on long-term effects continues.
Note Debated in research, or something certain people should watch.
What is it used for?
- Gives sweetness in tiny amounts, used to cut sugar and calories.
Safety summary
JECFA acceptable daily intake (ADI): 0–15 mg per kg of body weight per day (evaluated 1990)
⚠ To verify: we haven't re-checked this value against the original JECFA database entry.
In Korea it may be used only within the food-by-food limits in the MFDS Food Additives Code.
Sources: JECFA database (FAO/WHO) · Food Safety Korea (MFDS Food Additives Code, Korean)
Permitted in Korea within legal limits. This is reference information summarized from public regulatory and research sources, not medical advice.
Common in
Zero/low-calorie drinksYogurt & dairyChewing gumSnacks
Use differs by food type, and products of the same type can have different ingredients.
If you want to avoid it
- “Zero”, “sugar-free” and “low-calorie” products often use sweeteners — read the ingredient list.
Products with Acesulfame potassium
No collected product lists Acesulfame potassium yet. We'll show them here as products are added.
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Related additives
SucraloseAspartameNeotame / advantameSodium saccharinErythritolSugar alcohols (maltitol, sorbitol, xylitol)SteviaAllulose
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