There is always a hunt for low calorie sweet tasting products as the general population is becoming more health conscious and not every one wants to gain the excess pounds. Acesulphame potassium commonly referred as acesulphame k is a high intensity artificial sweetener available in the markets under different brand names.Acesulphame k helps to reduce calories thus it is beneficial for people on low carbohydrate diets or for weight loss. But one should keep in mind that sugar free does not mean calorie free. People with diabetes can safely include acesulphame k in their diet as studies have shown that it does not have effects on blood glucose and insulin levels or on cholesterol or tri-glyceride levels. It is used as a table top sweetener, in puddings, desserts, baked goods, soft drinks, carbonated beverages, sodas, canned foods, soft candies, hard candies, dairy products, low calorie chewing gums, mints, cough drops and lozenges. It is also a popular compound in protein powders used by body builder and athletes. Acesulphame-k is not toxic and it is not a source of dietary potassium.
Acesulphame k can be effectively used for cooking or baking purpose, as it is heat stable and also stable in mild acidic or basic conditions. The good taste, solubility and stability of this compound make it suitable for various products in the market. Acesulphame-k is heat-stable and often combined with other sweeteners. It has been approved for general use in foods and is found in many food products worldwide. Different varieties of acesulphame, sweetener food is available for different industrial purpose. The prime importance for the buyer is to source the quality acesulphame, sweetener food, which also suits his requirement and pocket/budget thus increasing his production & profits.
