sweetener INS 962

Aspartame-acesulfame salt E962

artificial blend — Primarily synthetic.

🇪🇺 EU: Approved

🇺🇸 USA: Approved

🇯🇵 Japan: Approved

🇦🇺 AU/NZ: Approved

🇨🇦 Canada: Approved

Scientific Name

Aspartame-acesulfame salt (2:1)

CAS: 106372-55-8

Data verified: 2026-04-04

Factual Regulatory Reference

This database provides factual regulatory information compiled from official government sources. It does not constitute medical, nutritional, or safety advice. Regulatory status varies by country and is subject to change. Always refer to your local regulatory authority for the most current information.

? Did You Know?

Aspartame-acesulfame salt isn't just a food additive — it's also used in medicine.

Aspartame-acesulfame salt is fully synthetic — it doesn't exist in nature and is manufactured entirely through chemical processes.

Detailed Regulatory Assessment

🇪🇺

European Union (EFSA)

approved Max: varies by food category (350-2000 mg/kg) mg/kg

Must carry PKU warning due to aspartame component

Official EFSA Link

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United States (FDA)

approved GRAS

Must carry PKU warning; approved for general use

🇯🇵

Japan (MHLW)

approved Cat: 指定添加物

Must carry PKU warning

Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI)

International Standard (JECFA)

based on individual components (E950 and E951)

mg/kg body weight per day

European Standard (EFSA)

not separately specified - based on E950 and E951 ADIs

Everyday Perspective

For a 60kg adult, this limit is roughly equivalent to consuming:

Natural Occurrence

This additive is not known to occur naturally in significant quantities.

Manufacturing

Method: molecular combination

Formed by combining aspartame and acesulfame potassium in aqueous solution to create a stable molecular salt. The combination exhibits better stability than aspartame alone.

Applications Beyond Food

Medical

Sweetener in chewable tablets and syrups

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Aspartame-acesulfame salt (E962)?

Aspartame-acesulfame salt (E962) is a sweetener used in food products. It is artificial blend and synthetic. A molecular salt combining aspartame and acesulfame-K in a 2:1 ratio. About 350 times sweeter than sucrose. Provides synergistic sweetness with improved taste profile compared to either sweetener alone.

What is the ADI for Aspartame-acesulfame salt?

The Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) for Aspartame-acesulfame salt is based on individual components (E950 and E951) as established by JECFA (Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives). ADI represents the amount that can be consumed daily over a lifetime without appreciable health risk.

What foods contain Aspartame-acesulfame salt?

Aspartame-acesulfame salt is used in various food categories including Other non-alcoholic beverages, Confectionery. It is used as a sweetener in these products.

Is Aspartame-acesulfame salt the same as Twinsweet?

Yes, Aspartame-acesulfame salt is also known as Twinsweet, Ace-K/Aspartame salt. These are different names for the same substance.