Acesulfame K (acesulfame potassium) is a calorie-free artificial sweetener commonly used as a sugar substitute. Its primary uses include:
# 1. **Food and Beverage Industry**
- **Soft Drinks**: Frequently found in diet sodas, flavored water, and other low-calorie beverages.
- **Baked Goods**: Used in cakes, cookies, and pastries due to its stability at high temperatures.
- **Desserts**: Added to sugar-free ice creams, puddings, and gelatins.
- **Dairy Products**: Used in low-sugar yogurts and flavored milk products.
# 2. **Pharmaceuticals**
- Often used as a sweetener in chewable tablets, syrups, and lozenges to improve taste.
# 3. **Tabletop Sweeteners**
- Found in sugar substitute products like sweetener packets or granulated blends
# Key Features
- **Sweetness**: Approximately