Administration of 1% andĥ% acetoacetamide in the diet for three monthsĬaused benign thyroid tumors in rats. Product, has been shown to affect the thyroid in The FDA hasn't yet ruled on that request." L987, CSPI urged the FDA not to approve acesulfame K, but was ignored.Īfter the FDA gave the chemical its blessing, CSPI urged that iat beīanned. But even those tests indicate that the additive causesĬancer in animals, which means it may increase cancer risk in humans. The additive is inadequately tested, the FDAīased its approval on tests of acesulfame K that fell short of the FDA's (which are afflicted with their own safety publems - see below),Īcesulfame K is the worst. The public is waiting for an artificial sweetener that is unquestionably The manufacturer has asked theįDA to approve acesulfame K for soft drinks and baked goods. The FDA in 1988 as a sugar substitute in packet or tablet form, inĬhewing gum, dry mixes for beverages, instant coffee and tea, gelatinĭesserts, puddings and nondairy creamers. "Acesulfame K, sold commercially as Sunette or Sweet One, was approved by
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