Sweetener · CAS 55589-62-3 · EU E950
Acesulfame Potassium (Ace-K)
FDA status: Approved. EU: Approved. No U.S. state has enacted a specific ban yet.
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Acesulfame Potassium (Ace-K) is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it independently of federal policy. The European Union separately classifies it as approved.
The verdict
Acesulfame Potassium (Ace-K) is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it.
- 3/5
- Mixed Evidence
- Approved
- FDA status
- Approved
- EU status
- 0
- state regulations
The regulatory record at a glance
Acesulfame Potassium (Ace-K): composite 3/5 (Mixed Evidence) with FDA Approved and EU Approved.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CAS Number | 55589-62-3 | CAS Registry |
| FDA Status | Approved | FDA SAFFA |
| EU Status | Approved | EC 1333/2008 |
| E-Number | E950 | EU additive register |
| Category | Sweetener | FDA functional class |
| Composite Safety Score | 3 / 5 (Mixed Evidence) | PlainIngredients methodology |
| EFSA ADI | Not in our EFSA data | EFSA scientific opinion |
| U.S. State Actions | 0 states | State legislative records |
| Tracked Products | Not yet tracked | Open Food Facts (US) |
Values reflect official agency classifications as published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the European Union's regulatory framework. See our methodology for scoring details.
Acesulfame Potassium (Ace-K), explained
Artificial sweetener 200x sweeter than sugar.
Health Concerns
- CSPI rates as "avoid." Some cancer and thyroid concerns.
Common Uses
Catalog-profile peer axes
Nationwide catalog-profile peers for Acesulfame Potassium (Ace-K)
Product-count (0) and safety-score (3/5) peer columns, disjoint link sets.
Score 3/5 peers (≥50 OFF products)
Nearest other additives by PlainIngredients safety score (floored at ≥50 tracked products), distinct from the count row.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Acesulfame Potassium (Ace-K) safe to consume?
Acesulfame Potassium (Ace-K) scores 3/5 (Mixed Evidence). FDA status is Approved. The mixed-evidence band means federal approval and remaining open questions coexist, read the health-concern and state-action rows before treating the score as a green light.
What is Acesulfame Potassium (Ace-K) used for in food?
Acesulfame Potassium (Ace-K) is commonly used as: Diet soda, protein shakes, baked goods. It belongs to the Sweetener category of food additives.
What health concerns are associated with Acesulfame Potassium (Ace-K)?
Research has identified the following health concerns for Acesulfame Potassium (Ace-K): CSPI rates as "avoid." Some cancer and thyroid concerns.. These findings inform its safety score of 3/5. Consult a healthcare provider for personalized guidance, especially if you have pre-existing conditions.