E950

E950 is a food additive approved by the EU (European Union). It is used as a synthetic sweetener in food and drink products.

The common name for E950 is acesulfame-K. It may also be referred to as ace K.

E950 can be up to x200 sweeter than natural sugar. It is stable at very high temperatures and so used in many bakery products. It is also often used in conjunction with aspartame. E950 is not metabolised in the body but just excreted in the urine, hence it passes on no calories.

Some sources mention suspicions that E950 may be carcinogenic but we didn't find any articles citing evidence for this.

Examples of food and drink products that sometimes include E950:

• chewing gum
• yogurt
• alcoholic drinks
• syrup

Note⁽¹⁾ The list of Food Additives (E Numbers) included in this section is subject to change as chemicals are added or removed by regulatory authorities. This list may not be complete or and some details might not be up to date.

Note⁽²⁾ These numbers are also used in Australia and New Zealand but without the E.

Government approvals and other regulatory details are subject to change.

Regulatory approvals and advice can change.

This was added in July 2008. For current details please check with the relevant authorities.