E-number  · E950

E950 — Acesulfame K

Synthetic sweetener. Vegan.

The entry Reference notes, kept short.

What it is

E950 is acesulfame potassium, a synthetic high-intensity sweetener (~200x sweeter than sugar).

Why it matters

Diet drinks, sugar-free chewing gum, low-calorie desserts, often blended with E951 aspartame or E955 sucralose for a more sugar-like taste.

What to do

Always vegan.

Sources Where the entry is drawn from.
  • Vegan Society additives database