Acesulfame potassium
Sweetener
Acesulfame K is a synthetic sweetener that's about 200 times sweeter than sugar. It's often used in combination with other sweeteners to make foods and drinks taste sweet without adding calories.
Source: FDA GRAS list
Acesulfame K has been approved for use in the US since 1998 and is considered safe by regulatory agencies.
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Artificial sweeteners have repeatedly been linked to obesity, cancer, type 2 diabetes, migraines and even liver toxicity. A new study shows that 6 artificial sweeteners (aspartame, sucralose, saccharine, neotame, advantame and acesulfame potassium-k) are all toxic to gut bacteria.
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Last updated: May 16, 2026