food products : acesulfame-k

Product Information

Acesulfame potassium is a calorie-free artificial sweetener being approximately 180-200 times sweeter than sucrose in typical concentrations without the high energy value of sugar. Acesulfame-K is usually used in combination with aspartame or other sweeteners because it has a synergistic effect to enhance and sustain the sweet taste of foods and beverages.
As a food additive, it has E number E950.

Structural unit and Molecular structure

Chemically, acesulfame potassium is the potassium salt of 6-methyl-1,2,3- oxathiazine-4(3H)-one 2,2-dioxide. It is white crystalline powder.
Chemical Formula: C₄H₄KNO₄S   ;  Molecular weight: 201.24 g/mol

Manufacture and Quality Control of Acesulfame-K

QUALITY CHECK of the all raw material components - SYNTHESIS- CYCLIZATION - HYDROLYSIS - CENTRIFUGATION- NEUTRALIZATION - REFINERY & DECOLORIZATION - FILTRATION- CRYSTALIZATION- CENTRIFUGATION - REFINERY & DECOLORIZATION - FILTRATION - CRYSTALIZATION - CENTRIFUGATION - AIR DRYING - ARTICLE DISTRIBUTION- METAL DETECTION-CONTROLS ON THE FINAL PRODUCT- PACKING

Regarding Quality Control points during and after production of Aspartame, note that WENDA brand ACESULFAME-k meets with FCC IV and USP, GMO-free and other international food additive standards. Products are produced in accordance with CGMP/HACCP/ISO requirements and the Production standard of Q/320582XHP2, this standard also meets FCCIV,BP,EP&,FAO/WHO,JECFA. And have HALAL and KOSHER as well.

Properties and Application of Acesulfame-K

Properties:

Good taste: similar to sucrose in terms of taste
High sweetness: about 200 times sweeter than sucrose
Easily dissolved: dissolves quickly and easily in water under room temperature.
Non-calories: no metabolism and no calorific value in the body, suitable for diabetics.
Synergistic effect: Acesuliame-K has a distinguished synergistic effect when used in combination with other sweeteners, which can make a 20-40% reduction in the quantity of product required.
Long-lasting stability:  no loss quality for 10 years during storage, not hygroscopic, high physical and chemical stablity even at 225^o or the range of pH2-10, no interaction with other involved ingredients and additives.
Lower the production costs: Ensure or extend the product shelf-life.

Application:

Acesulfame-K is widely used in many fields, as food and pharmaceuticals. Its main functions reflected in following aspects:

 Presentation Units and Shelf Life

Product Name	Packaging Unit	Packaging Type	Shelf Life	Storage Conditions
Acesulfame-K	25 kg.	Carton box with inner Aluminum foil bag	36 months	Sealed and stored in dry conditions, at Room Temperature.

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