Acesulfame K (E950) High-Intensity Sweetener

Key characteristics

• High-intensity: roughly 200× sweeter than sucrose at equivalent sweetness levels.
• Non-caloric: suitable for sugar-free and reduced-calorie formulations where permitted by regulations.
• Excellent heat stability: maintains sweetness after pasteurisation, UHT and many baking processes.
• Wide pH tolerance: performs reliably in acidic beverages and neutral systems.
• Fast sweetness onset: often used together with aspartame, sucralose or stevia to deliver a balanced sweetness profile.

Indicative specification points

Final specifications are agreed with your quality and regulatory teams. Typical commercial quality parameters include:

• Appearance: white, crystalline powder.
• Assay: acesulfame K content in line with recognised food additive monographs.
• Controlled levels of impurities, heavy metals and related substances.
• Microbiological criteria suitable for beverage, confectionery and bakery use.
• Mesh size options tailored to dry blends, beverage premixes and tablet production.

Atlas provides detailed specifications and COA data for each batch, including customer-specific parameters where required.

Soft drinks, energy & flavoured waters

• Carbonated soft drinks and colas where acesulfame K contributes top sweetness and stability.
• Energy drinks and flavoured waters, frequently in blends with sucralose or aspartame.
• Juice drinks and still drinks where sugar content must be reduced while preserving taste.
• Concentrates and syrups used in post-mix and fountain systems.

Tabletop & powdered systems

• Tabletop sweetener tablets and powders, often combined with aspartame, sucralose or stevia.
• Powdered beverages for retail and foodservice use.

Bakery, confectionery & dairy

• Reduced-sugar baked goods where acesulfame K survives baking conditions.
• Chewing gum and confectionery in multi-sweetener blends.
• Flavoured yogurts and dairy beverages, especially when combined with bulk sweeteners or other high-intensity sweeteners.

Formulation guidance

• Use acesulfame K in blends with aspartame, sucralose, stevia or polyols to achieve a more sugar-like sweetness profile.
• Optimise acidulant and flavour systems in beverages to smooth any potential aftertaste.
• Check local regulatory limits for E950 and consider total sweetener load when using blends.
• Coordinate with bulking agents (e.g. maltodextrin, erythritol, polydextrose) in reduced-sugar bakery and dessert systems.

Quality & regulatory documentation

• Supplied in line with recognised E950 food additive standards where permitted by local legislation.
• Comprehensive specification and COA provided for each batch.
• Supporting documents on GMO status, allergens, residual solvents, heavy metals, micro limits and contaminants available on request.
• Certificates such as Halal, Kosher, ISO can be obtained where supported by the manufacturer.
• The customer’s regulatory team remains responsible for final label approval and market-specific compliance; Atlas provides transparent, traceable data.

Packaging, storage & logistics

• Typical packaging: multi-layer 25 kg bags, fibre drums or cartons, depending on supplier.
• Alternative pack sizes or customised palletisation can be evaluated for large projects.
• Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight and strong odours.
• Shipments can be organised under FOB, CFR, CIF or other Incoterms, with Atlas coordinating loading, documentation and export formalities.

For detailed documentation and current commercial offers for your destination market, please reach out to Atlas via the contact form or directly via email.