Acesulfame K — Bulk Food Grade
Acesulfame Potassium (Acesulfame K, E950) is a high-intensity, non-caloric synthetic sweetener approximately 200 times sweeter than sucrose. Designed for food and beverage manufacturers formulating sugar-free, reduced-calorie, or diet products across a wide range of applications.
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Technical Specifications
- CAS Number
- 55589-62-3
- Purity / Grade
- >99.0%
- E-Number
- E950
- Mesh / Particle Size
- 30-100 mesh，100mesh
- Solubility
- Freely Soluble (in water); Slightly Soluble (in ethanol and acetone)
- Appearance
- Odourless, White Crystalline Powder
- Moisture / Loss on drying
- ≤1%
- pH (1% solution)
- 5.5-7.5
- Lead (Pb)
- ≤1mg/kg
- Arsenic (As)
- ≤3mg/kg
- Mercury (Hg)
- ≤1 mg/kg
- Heavy metals
- ≤5mg/kg
- Total plate count
- ≤250 cfu/g
- Yeast & mould
- ≤50cfu/g
- E. coli
- Negative
- Salmonella
- Negative
Common Uses
- Sugar-free and diet beverage formulations (soft drinks, flavoured water)
- Tabletop sweetener blends and packets
- Reduced-calorie baked goods and confectionery
- Dairy products including yogurts and ice cream
- Flavour enhancement in combination with other intense sweeteners
Specifications
- CAS: 55589-62-3
- E Number: E950
- Appearance: White crystalline powder
- Solubility: Freely soluble in water
- Sweetening intensity: ~200× sucrose
- Grade: Food grade
- Available formats: 1 kg, 5 kg, 10 kg, 25 kg
Sold in bulk. Store in a cool, dry place.
⚖️ Legal & Safety Information
The products sold on this website are food-grade ingredients intended for use in food and beverage formulation. They are sold as raw materials and are not sold as finished dietary supplements, natural health products, or medicines. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. It is the buyer’s sole responsibility to ensure regulatory compliance of any finished product. These ingredients are not pre-portioned for individual consumption. Nothing on this site constitutes medical or nutritional advice.
Some ingredients in this category are regulated as permitted food additives under the Food and Drug Regulations, with permitted uses and maximum levels established by regulation. It is the buyer’s responsibility to determine the regulatory status of this ingredient and to ensure compliance of any finished product. Not intended for direct consumption in its concentrated form.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum order quantity?
No minimum — order Acesulfame K — Bulk Food Grade from 1 kg to test your formulation, with bulk formats up to 25 kg for production.
Do you ship across Canada?
Yes. We ship from Quebec to every Canadian province — no customs or import fees.
Is this ingredient food grade?
Yes, all LiquidShop ingredients are food grade, intended for beverage and food manufacturing.
How should I test it before scaling to production?
Start with a 1 kg format to bench-test Acesulfame K — Bulk Food Grade in your formulation, then scale up to bulk once validated.