Acesulfame potassium
From Tobacco Products
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Acesulfame potassium
CAS number
55589-62-3
Synonyms
Potassium
Industry claims used in
sugar substitute and in dry beverage bases and puddings
Possible physical or functional effects
Non-nutritive sweeteners
Properties
used in smokeless tobacco; industry claims FDA approved food additive
Toxicology
Heated to decomp., emits toxic fumes of SOx Uses: Nonnutritive sweetening agent; used in sugar substitutes, chewing gum, dairy prods., confections, and dry bases for beverages, instant coffee/tea, gelatins, puddings
