Recently, during food and drug regulatory inspections, it was found that some cold fruit products such as preserved plums and crispy plums had illegally added acesulfame. So, what is Ansemi? Can it be added to food? What can be added? What cannot be added?

According to food experts, Acesulfame is currently one of the most stable sweeteners in the world, widely used in various foods, and does not cause severe blood sugar reactions. According to Chinese regulations, canned fruits, jams, pickled vegetables, processed edible mushrooms and algae, canned grains, black sesame paste, canned cereal desserts, baked goods, jelly, table sweeteners, seasonings, soy sauce, candies, gum based candies, etc. can be added with acesulfame. However, as long as acesulfame is added to food, it must be labeled on the food label. In addition, it is not allowed to add acesulfame to cold fruits, ice cream and flavored fermented milk, edible ice, packaged drinking water, etc.

It is reported that Acesulfame does not metabolize or accumulate in the human body, and is 100% excreted in its original form from urine. Therefore, strict adherence to standard regulations for consuming Acesulfame will not pose a threat to consumers' health.

Experts suggest that consumers should purchase food from legitimate channels and carefully read the labels before choosing food to identify whether Acesulfame has been added. For consumers who are fond of sweet food, especially those with diabetes, it is suggested to consider using acesulfame sugar substitute food on the basis of reasonable diet, balanced nutrition and control of total energy intake.