Comparing E969 - Advantame vs E962 - Salt of aspartame-acesulfame
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Popular questions
Advantame when approve?
International evaluations were completed in 2013, with approvals in several regions in 2014—including the EU and the U.S.
Advantame when approved by fda?
The U.S. FDA approved advantame in May 2014 as a general‑purpose sweetener and flavor enhancer (except in meat and poultry).
How is advantame used in food?
It’s a very high‑intensity, heat‑stable sweetener (about 20,000× sweeter than sugar) used at tiny levels to reduce calories in foods and drinks. Manufacturers often blend it with other sweeteners to improve taste.
What drinks contain advantame?
Some diet/zero‑sugar soft drinks, flavored waters, powdered drink mixes, energy and sports drinks, and reduced‑sugar juices may use it—check labels for “advantame” or “E969” (EU).
What drinks have advantame?
Look for advantame (E969) on labels of certain low‑ or no‑calorie sodas, flavored waters, and drink mixes; availability varies by brand and market.
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.