E962 – Aspartame-acesulfame

Sweetener

Description

A non-nutritive, high-intensity sweetener that is the salt of aspartame and acesulfame potassium (Acesulfame-K). It is approximately 300-400 times sweeter than sucrose, exhibiting synergistic properties, and is used to replace caloric sweeteners in foods and beverages.

Risks

Metabolized to phenylalanine, requiring mandatory warning labels for individuals with Phenylketonuria (PKU)