Is acesulfame k safe in cosmetics and personal care products?

Acesulfame K has been flagged by CSPI + Cell 2022 as a possible carcinogen, gut microbiome disruption; limited long-term safety data concern (MEDIUM risk level). onlyonlywholefood has found it in 0 products in our database. Our scores are based on peer-reviewed toxicology data and are never adjusted for brand partners.

Which products contain acesulfame k?

We have identified 0 products containing acesulfame k. You can scan any product barcode on onlyonlywholefood.com to check for this and other flagged ingredients.

Medium Concern

Acesulfame K

Flagged by CSPI + Cell 2022 as a possible carcinogen, gut microbiome disruption; limited long-term safety data concern

What it is

Another name for acesulfame potassium. Commonly combined with sucralose or aspartame in diet products.

No products in our database currently contain this ingredient.

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