Ace k

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ACE-K

 Acesulfame potassium also known as (K is the symbol for potassium) or Ace K, is a calorie-free sugar substitute (artificial sweetener).  In the European Union, it is known under the E number (additive code) E950.  Acesulfame K is 200 times sweeter than sucrose (common sugar)  Acesulfame potassium is one of the non-nutritive sweeteners.  It provides a very sweet taste without affecting glycemic responses and without the high content of caloric sugars.  Acesulfame potassium offers consumers a greater choice of low-calorie or reduced-sugar foods that can help them manage their calorie intake.  Acesulfame potassium can be used in baking because it is stable, retaining its sweetness at normal baking temperatures.


 The sweetener, which can be used alone, often is blended with other low-calorie sweeteners to produce a more sugar-like taste than that of any of the low-calorie, sweeteners alone.  Produced commercially in powder form.


WHY ACE-K. High Intensity Sweetener (HIS) ► (High Potency) Sweeteners are more sweet than sucrose (35 - 3000x) and used in small quantities. Sweetness Potency ► Sweetness of a HIS in relation to Sucrose ex. Sunett is 200 x sweeter than Sucrose  Objective of use - Primarily sugar reduction -Cost optimization  Purpose in finished products. -For health & nutrition improvement -As a tool to buffer overall product cost -One of the tools for shelf life protection (in-pack, consumer use) APPLICATIONS: Foods and Beverages. Dairy based beverages. Bakery products. Jams and Jellies. Hard and soft candy. Vegetables ,legumes and cereals. Fish and processed fish products. Snacks and Savories.


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