Odourless, white crystalline powder.
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| Country | Status | Matched Term |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Approved | Acesulfame potassium |
| European Union | Approved | Acesulfame K |
| Australia and New Zealand | Approved | Acesulphame potassium |
| Afghanistan | Unknown | None |
| Philippines | Approved | Acesulfame Potassium |
| Austria | Approved | Acesulfame K |
| Belgium | Approved | Acesulfame K |
| Bulgaria | Approved | Acesulfame K |
| Cyprus | Approved | Acesulfame K |
| Czech Republic | Approved | Acesulfame K |
| Denmark | Approved | Acesulfame K |
| Estonia | Approved | Acesulfame K |
| Finland | Approved | Acesulfame K |
| France | Approved | Acesulfame K |
| Germany | Approved | Acesulfame K |
| Greece | Approved | Acesulfame K |
| Hungary | Approved | Acesulfame K |
| Ireland | Approved | Acesulfame K |
| Italy | Approved | Acesulfame K |
| Latvia | Approved | Acesulfame K |
| Lithuania | Approved | Acesulfame K |
| Luxembourg | Approved | Acesulfame K |
| Malta | Approved | Acesulfame K |
| Netherlands | Approved | Acesulfame K |
| Poland | Approved | Acesulfame K |
| Portugal | Approved | Acesulfame K |
| Romania | Approved | Acesulfame K |
| Slovakia | Approved | Acesulfame K |
| Slovenia | Approved | Acesulfame K |
| Spain | Approved | Acesulfame K |
| Sweden | Approved | Acesulfame K |
| United Kingdom | Approved | Acesulfame K |
| Australia | Approved | Acesulphame potassium |
| New Zealand | Approved | Acesulphame potassium |
E950 - Acesulfame potassium: Caused cancer and tumours in animal tests
E950 - Acesulfame potassium: 200 times sweeter than sugar, has a bitter after taste. Used widely as artificial sweetener in low joule gums, drinks, diet foods, etc. Possible carcinogen in humans, caused cancer in test animals. Suggested that it is worse than Aspartame or Saccharin. AVOID IT!
E950 - Acesulfame potassium: 200 times sweeter than sugar, has a bitter after taste. Possible carcinogen in humans, caused cancer in test animals. Suggested that it is worse than Aspartame or Saccharin. Avoid it.
E950 - Acesulfame potassium: Acesulfame K, Artificial Sweetener
E950 - Acesulfame potassium: Has been linked to cancer.
Acesulfame K or Ace K
Acesulfame potassium
6-Methyl-1,2,3-oxathiazin-4(3H)-one 2,2-dioxide potassium salt
Potassium acesulfame
Potassium 6-methyl-2,2-dioxooxathiazin-4-olate
Potassium salt of 3,4-dihydro-6-methyl-1,2,3-oxathiazine-4-one-2,2-dioxide
Potassium salt of 6-methyl-1,2,3-oxathiazine-4(3H)-one-2,2-dioxide
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| Supplier | Country | |
|---|---|---|
 | Hawkins Watts | Australia and New Zealand |
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