Comparing E950 - Acesulfame k vs E1200 - Polydextrose

Synonyms
E950
Acesulfame k
Acesulfame potassium
E1200
Polydextrose
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Found in 7,919 products

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Popular questions
  1. Is acesulfame potassium bad for you?

    For most people, no—acesulfame potassium is approved by major regulators and considered safe at permitted levels; typical diets keep intakes well below the acceptable daily intake.

  2. Why is acesulfame potassium bad for you?

    It isn’t generally considered ‘bad’; concerns come from older animal studies or theoretical effects (like on the gut microbiome), but human evidence hasn’t shown harm at normal food-use levels.

  3. Does acesulfame potassium cause cancer?

    There’s no convincing evidence that it causes cancer in humans, and FDA, EFSA, and WHO/JECFA evaluations have not found it carcinogenic at permitted intakes.

  4. Is acesulfame potassium bad for kidneys?

    No—at typical intakes it’s excreted unchanged in urine and hasn’t been shown to harm kidneys; it adds negligible potassium, though people with severe kidney disease should follow their clinician’s advice.

  5. Is acesulfame potassium safe?

    Yes—major regulators (FDA, EFSA, WHO/JECFA) consider it safe within established intake limits, including for people with diabetes and during pregnancy when used as part of a balanced diet.

  1. Is polydextrose bad for you?

    No—major regulators (e.g., FDA, EFSA) consider it safe as a food additive and soluble fiber; large amounts may cause gas, bloating, or a laxative effect in some people.

  2. Does polydextrose raise blood sugar?

    It has a very low glycemic impact because it’s largely non‑digestible and provides about 1 kcal/g, so it typically does not significantly raise blood glucose.

  3. Polydextrose what is it?

    A synthetic, soluble fiber made by polymerizing glucose with small amounts of sorbitol and citric acid (E1200), used as a bulking agent, humectant, stabilizer, and thickener.

  4. What is polydextrose fiber?

    It’s a low‑digestible soluble fiber that adds bulk and slight sweetness to foods, helps boost fiber content, and is partially fermented in the gut.

  5. Is polydextrose good for you?

    It can help increase fiber intake and reduce calories/sugar in foods, which may support digestive regularity and weight management; tolerance varies, and excessive intake can cause GI discomfort.