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Industrial Sweeteners

Acesulfame-K

Characteristics and Properties

Chemical Class: Potassium salt
Relative Sweetness: 200 times sweeter than sugar
Taste: Rapid onset with a good quality sweetness.
Stability: Good stability during storage and processing; stable to heat, pH and shear conditions.
Solubility: Readily soluble.
Safety: Safe
ADI: 15mg/kg body weight
Approval: Widely approved internationally including the European Community, the USA and South Africa.
Applications:
Soft drinks
Dairy products
Canned products
Baked goods
Pharmaceutical products
Table top sweeteners
Confectionary
Fruit based products
Sauces
 
Advantages: Excellent stability
No kilojoules
Tooth friendly
Suitable for diabetics
Synergistic with other sweeteners
Widely approved internationally

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