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Acesulfame K

Product Name    |    Acesulfame K

Appearance    |    White powder

Grade    |    Food grade

Formula    |    C4H5NO4S

Type    |    Powder

CAS No    |    33665-90-6

HS Code    |    2934991000

Shelf life    |    Two years

Packing    |    25kg/drum, 18tons/20’FCL

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Description

What Is Acesulfame K?
Acesulfame K is a kind of food sweetener. Its chemical name is potassium acetylsulfonate, also known as AK sugar, and its appearance is white crystalline powder.Acesulfame K is a food additive, a chemical, similar to saccharin, easily soluble in water, and sweetens food. It has no nutritional value, good taste, and no calories. It is not metabolized or absorbed in the human body, and has good heat and acid stability. It is the fourth generation of synthetic sweeteners in the world. It can produce a strong synergistic effect when mixed with other sweeteners, and can increase sweetness by 30% to 50% at normal concentrations. The sweetness of acesulfame K is about 130 times that of sucrose, and its taste properties are similar to saccharin. It tastes bitter at high concentrations.

Acesulfame K can be used for instant flavored food with milk as the main ingredient or its prefabricated products (excluding ice cream and flavored fermented milk) (limited to milk based dessert cans only), frozen drinks (excluding edible ice), canned fruits, jam, pickled vegetables, canned cereals, black sesame paste, canned cereal desserts, baked foods, beverages (excluding packaged drinking water), jelly, table desserts Condiment, soy sauce, candy, gum based candy, etc.

 

Specification
NAME: Acesulfame  K
CAS NO.: 55589-62-3
EINECS NO.: 251-622-6
CHEMICAL FORMULA: C4H4KNO4S
FORMULA WEIGHT: 201.24
HS CODE: 2934991000
SPECIFICATION: Items Specifications
Appearances White crystalline powder
Assay ( on dry basis)% 99.0-101.0
PH Value 6.5-7.5
Solubility in water Freely soluble
Heavy metals ≤1ppm
Lead ≤1ppm
Arsenic ≤3ppm
Selenium ≤10ppm
Hg ≤0.3ppm
Sulfate ≤0.1%
Fluoride ≤3ppm
Organic impurities ≤20ppm
Melting point 225℃
PACKAGING: 25kg/drum, bag or according to the customers' request
QUANTITY/CONTAINER: 16MT/20'FCL without pallets;10MT/20'FCL with pallets.
HANDLING&STORAGE: Kept in a light-proof, dry and cool place
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USAGE/APPLICATION:
Acesulfame K is one kind pf sweetener. It is 200 times sweeter thantable sugar and widely used in various kinds of food. Acesulfame K is the most suitable sweetener for soft beverage because of it's high stability and good taste. It can be used in such foodstuffs as sweetener. soft drink, chewing gum, coffee(instant), tea(instant), dairy product analogs, gelatin, pudding desserts, tabletop sweetener and baked food.
Acesulfame K can be also used in medicine and cosmetics.


Features of Acesulfame K:
1.  Acesulfame K has a refreshing taste, a quick sweet taste, and no bad taste.
2. Good solubility: It is very soluble in water and slightly soluble in alcohol. 3. Calorie-free: It is not metabolized in the human body, so it is completely calorie-free. It can be used in food and beverages instead of sucrose to reduce the calorie content.
4. High stability: It has very good stability, can withstand high temperatures of 225 degrees, remains stable in the range of PH2-PH10, and does not react with other ingredients in food or beverages. Therefore, using it in food and beverages can extend the shelf life.
5. Disadvantages: It tastes bitter at high concentrations.


Applications of Acesulfame K:
Acesulfame potassium can be used in the following three industries, but it is not allowed to be used in preserved fruit products.
1. Food industry: Acesulfame potassium is used in almost all sweet products such as beverages, candies, candied fruits, cakes, ice cream, jams, puddings, baked goods, table sweets, dairy products, etc. Because it does not contain calories and does not participate in human metabolism, it is particularly suitable for diabetic patients or people who eat low-energy healthy foods.
2. Pharmaceutical industry: Acesulfame potassium can be used as a sweetener in medicine. Such as in syrup preparation, sugar-coated tablets, bitter medicine masking agents, etc.
3. Cosmetic industry: Acesulfame potassium can be used as a flavoring agent and is masked in cosmetics. It can also be used in toothpaste, lipstick, lip balm and mouthwash.



Acesulfame K Side Effects:
Acesulfame K is not metabolized in the human body and does not provide energy. It will not cause harm to the body if added to food according to relevant standards. FAO and JECFA recommend that its daily allowable intake (ADI) is 0~15mg/kg·bw.
Acesulfame K is an artificial sweetener. Frequent consumption of foods with excessive amounts of synthetic sweeteners will cause harm to the liver and nervous system of the human body, especially to the elderly, pregnant women, and children. If consumed in large quantities in a short period of time, it will cause thrombocytopenia and lead to acute hemorrhage. In daily life, pay attention to balanced nutrition, do not eat junk food for a long time, and try to eat more natural fruits and vegetables.


Where to Buy Acesulfame K in Bulk?
Acesulfame K is a commonly used food additive and ingredient popular in many countries. As a professional Acesulfame K supplier and manufacturer, Hangzhou Focus Corporation has nearly 10 years of experience in supplying and exporting Acesulfame K from China. You can safely choose to buy Acesulfame K  from Hangzhou Focus Corporation. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us and we will get back to you within 1 business day.

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Established in 2011, with 2 self-owned factories in 2015, Hangzhou Focus Corporation specializes in manufacture and trade of various kinds of food additives, including Acesulfame K.We offer wholesale prices for bulk purchases, even for small quantities, and offer a free sample to potential customers.

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Q: Are you trading company or manufacturer ?

A: We are manufacturer.

Q: How long is your delivery time?

A: Generally it is 5-10 days if the goods are in stock. or it is 15-20 days if the goods are not in stock, it is according to quantity.

Q: Do you provide samples ? is it free or extra ?

A: Yes. We are pleased to provide the free sample while the freight cost may need you to undertake.but we will refund this freight cost when you place an order.

Q: What is your terms of payment ?

A: The payment method is flexible, we support various payment methods: TT/LC/CAD, all are acceptable, usually we use 30% TT IN ADVANCE,70% ONCE CARGOS READY.

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