Curious about low-calorie sweeteners? You’re not alone. Conflicting information about low-calorie sweeteners seems to be reaching new heights, so we’ve searched high and low for the facts. Here’s the low-down on acesulfame potassium, also known as “Ace-K.”

1. Low-Calorie Sweeteners
What is Acesulfame Potassium (Ace-K)?
If you’re a baseball fan, when you hear the term “Ace-K” your
first image may be ofyour favorite star pitcher. The Ace-K we’re
talking about here is not a pitcher, although it does have the
ability to strikeout calories from the diet. All without sacrificing
sweet taste. How’s that for a fast pitch?
A little goes a long way. Because Ace-K is
200 times
sweeter than sugar, only a tiny amount is needed to
replace sugar while keeping the same level of sweetness.
Sugar Ace-K
Fun Facts
Sweet as Sugar?
Ace-K (which is often used in combination with other low-calorie sweeteners)
is the primary sweetener in brand names Sunett® and Sweet One®.
What’s in a Name?
Baseball is a game filledwith fun facts. Here are two aboutAce-K:
The “K” in Ace-K is the symbol for
the chemical element potassium. It
stems from the Latin word “kalium.”
Although Ace-K contains potassium,
because the amount it contains is so
low it doesn’t contribute to
potassium intake.
INTAKE
Ace-K
How many Calories?
Ace-K has no calories.
Some sweeteners are “low-calorie” contributing negligible
amounts of calories and some are “no-calorie” contributing zero
calories.
While Ace-K provides zero calories, packets or products
containing Ace-K can have calories. Sometimes ingredients with
calories are added for flavor or texture. When this occurs, the
amount of these ingredients added per serving is so small that
their calorie contribution is low.
Is it Safe?
Sources:
FDA:
http://bit.ly/AceKFDA
IFIC Foundation:
http://bit.ly/FoodInsightAceK
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Yes, Ace-K is safe to consume.
Ace-K is one of 8 low- and no-calorie sweeteners
permitted by the FDA for use in the US food supply.
Each of the 8 has been rigorously tested and
reviewed.
Who says it’s safe? Leading global health authorities
such as the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA),
FAO/WHO Joint Expert Committee on Food
Additives (JECFA), U.S. Food and Drug
Administration (FDA), Food Standards Australia
New Zealand (FSANZ) and Health Canada.
The FDA approved the use of Ace-K as a food
additive in 1988.
http://bit.ly/AceKperFDA
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