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Acesulfame-K
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Acesulfame-k (Nutrition) 
An artificial sweetener. Approved in 1988, this sweetener is 200 times sweeter than sugar, yet has a bitter taste. The 'K' in its name stands or potassium. Acesulfame-K is not metabolized by the body. You can cook and bake with it. There are no reported side effects with this sweetener although it may increase insulin secretion, which can cause concern for diabetics.
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