noun
- A synthetic sweetener used as a sugar substitute in food and beverages, approximately 200 times sweeter than sugar.
Usage: Also called acesulfame potassium or acesulfame K; Commonly used in diet sodas, sugar-free desserts, and other low-calorie products; Approved by the FDA and used in many countries
Examples
- Many diet sodas contain acesulfame as a sweetening ingredient.
- Acesulfame is often blended with other sweeteners to improve taste.
- The manufacturer added acesulfame to reduce the calorie content of the product.
- Acesulfame has been approved for use in food products in over 100 countries.
- Some consumers prefer beverages sweetened with acesulfame over those with sugar.