Acesulfame K
Also known as: E950, Acesulfame potassium
FDA approved and EFSA's 2025 re-evaluation set a new ADI of 15 mg/kg bw/day (raised from 9). EFSA found unlikely associations with cancer, glucose dysregulation, or organ toxicity.
What it is
Acesulfame potassium (Acesulfame K, E950) is a calorie-free synthetic high-intensity sweetener.
Non-nutritive sweetener (~200x sweeter than sucrose).
Why it's flagged
- Ongoing scientific debate about long-term effects of artificial sweeteners
What regulators actually say
"The acceptable daily intake (ADI) considered safe for all population groups was set at 15 mg/kg body weight (bw) per day."
"It is unlikely that intake of acesulfame K (E950) is associated with cancer, disturbances of the glucose or insulin homeostasis."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Approved (21 CFR 172.800)
European Union — EFSA
Authorised; ADI 15 mg/kg bw/day (2025)
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