Acesulfame Potassium E950

Description

The appearance is colorless, odorless crystals. It is well soluble in water. It does not break down at high temperatures. Acesulfame potassium is a synthetic sweetener, it is a white powder or crystals. It is used in the food, pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries. It has a pronounced sweet taste, 180-200 times the sweetness of sucrose and sugar, the same sweetness as aspartame, two times less sweet than saccharin and four times less sweet than sucralose. Acesulfame potassium is used as a sweetener to give the necessary sweetness to products and as a flavor enhancer. A food additive is used in food production to reduce the caloric content of finished products. Unlike aspartame, acesulfame potassium is characterized by an instant sensation of sweet taste, which persists for a short time and is resistant to heat, therefore it is used in long-term storage products with heat treatment. It is mainly used in beverages, dairy products, confectionery, table sweeteners, as a sweetener, since it quickly dissolves in water. Usually in the composition of mixed sweeteners. The food additive is included in the composition of confectionery products without sugar content or with a reduced calorie content. Acesulfame potassium is used for the manufacture of dried fruits, jams, marmalade, chewing gum, flour, bakery products. The additive is widely used in the creation of breakfast cereals based on cereals and bran. It is also used in the manufacture of canned vegetables, fruit and fish, as well as canned shellfish and crustaceans, sauces, ketchups, mustard, in instant soups, refreshing dragees. Acesulfame is a component of fruit juices, soft drinks, low-alcohol drinks and cocktails. In addition to the food industry, the additive has found its application in the production of dietary supplements, cosmetics (toothpastes, mouthwashes) and medicines in pharmaceuticals, in order to make them more attractive to the taste.

Specifications

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  35-3