Comparing E968 - Erythritol vs E962 - Salt of aspartame-acesulfame
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Popular questions
Is erythritol bad for you?
No—regulators (e.g., FDA, EFSA) consider erythritol safe at typical food-use levels, and it doesn’t raise blood sugar or cause tooth decay. Large amounts can cause digestive upset, and a recent observational study linked high blood erythritol levels with cardiovascular risk, but causation hasn’t been shown.
What are the dangers of erythritol?
The main concern is gastrointestinal discomfort (bloating, diarrhea) when large amounts are consumed; in the EU, polyol-containing foods may carry a laxative-effect warning. An observational study has linked high circulating erythritol with cardiovascular events, but evidence is not conclusive and guidance has not changed.
Is erythritol safe?
Yes—it's authorized in the EU (E968) and considered GRAS in the U.S., with no safety concern at reported uses. Some people may experience digestive upset if they consume a lot at once.
What is erythritol made from?
It’s typically produced by fermenting glucose (often from corn or wheat starch) with yeast-like microorganisms (e.g., Moniliella), then purified and crystallized.
Does erythritol raise blood sugar?
No—erythritol has little to no effect on blood glucose or insulin and is largely excreted unchanged.
Is acesulfame potassium the same as aspartame?
No—acesulfame potassium (E950) and aspartame (E951) are different sweeteners; E962 is a separate ingredient that combines them into a single salt to blend their properties.
Acesulfame potassium how does it compared to aspartame?
Acesulfame K is more heat- and shelf-stable but can have a slight bitter aftertaste, while aspartame tastes more sugar-like but is less heat-stable; E962 merges them into a roughly 350×-sweeter, more stable salt used for improved flavor.
Acesulfame potassium is it aspartame?
No—acesulfame potassium is not aspartame; E962 is the salt formed from both to create a combined high-intensity sweetener.
Acesulfame potassium vs aspartame which is better than?
It depends on use: acesulfame K suits high-heat or long-shelf-life products, while aspartame is favored for a more sugar-like taste in cold/ready-to-drink items; E962 is often chosen to get both taste and stability benefits.
Aspartame and acesulfame what is it?
Together they form aspartame-acesulfame salt (E962, Twinsweet), a high-intensity sweetener about 350× sweeter than sugar that combines the two into one ingredient for better taste and stability.