*2.3.2 Acesulfame-K*

Acesulfame potassium also known as Acesulfame-K is a calorie-free sugar substitute (artificial sweetener) marketed as Sunett and Sweet One. Acesulfame potassium is the potassium salt of 6-methyl-1,2,3-oxathiazine-4(3*H*)-one 2,2-dioxide. Acesulfame-K is a white crystalline powder having molecular formula of C4H4KNO4S and molecular weight 201.24 g/mol. It is approximately 120 times sweeter than sucrose and has high water solubility. Acesulfame-K is heat stable and can be used in cooking and baking. Ace-K is often blended with other sweeteners (Sucralose or Aspartame) (**Figure 3**).
