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Sunett® Acesulfame K Pharma Grade D
Sunett® Ace-K Pharma Grade D is a sugar replacement that works best for products needing GMP compliance. This grade is our smallest-particle-size offering and complies with United States Pharmacopeia (USP), National Formulary (NF), and European Pharmacopoeia (EP) standards.
Sunett® Acesulfame K Pharma Grade D is a high-intensity, non-nutritive sweetener specifically designed for applications requiring larger surface areas, such as chewing gum and sachets. Its fine particle size, with 95% of particles smaller than 100 microns, allows for excellent solubility and efficient blending in formulations. By ensuring a more uniform distribution of sweetness, it also contributes to better texture and a more consistent taste, which are essential in maintaining the quality of end products. This grade is particularly advantageous for products that undergo various processing conditions, including exposure to heat and acidic environments, ensuring consistent sweetness without degradation. Such stability under harsh conditions not only protects the taste integrity but also extends the shelf life of the products, making it economically beneficial for manufacturers.
Pharma Grade D effectively masks the bitter notes of many active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), enhancing the overall taste profile without overpowering the original flavors. This characteristic is crucial in taste-sensitive applications like lozenges and chewable tablets, where palatability directly impacts patient compliance. The ability to improve the palatability of medicinal products significantly affects consumer willingness to adhere to recommended treatments, enhancing therapeutic outcomes. Additionally, its ability to blend seamlessly with other sweeteners allows manufacturers to achieve tailored sweetness profiles that meet consumer preferences, providing flexibility in product development across a wide range of applications.
Safety is a key consideration for Sunett® Acesulfame K, which has been approved by numerous health authorities, including the FDA and WHO. While some studies have raised concerns about potential side effects—such as changes in gut microbiota, weight gain, or headaches—these effects are typically associated with consumption levels far exceeding the acceptable daily intake (ADI) of 15 mg/kg for humans. Therefore, when used within recommended limits, Sunett® Acesulfame K poses no significant health risks. This reassurance from regulatory bodies forms a solid foundation for manufacturers to use this sweetener with confidence, particularly in products aimed at health-conscious consumers.
Overall, Sunett® Acesulfame K Pharma Grade D provides a versatile solution for manufacturers looking to develop effective and appealing pharmaceutical products while maintaining compliance with safety standards. Its unique properties make it an indispensable ingredient in creating formulations that enhance sensory acceptance and market appeal. The combination of its masking ability and compatibility with diverse product formulations ensures that manufacturers can meet both regulatory requirements and consumer expectations, ultimately leading to successful product launches in competitive markets.
Specifications
Total Ace-K: ≥99.5% Particle size: Min 95%, smaller than 100 microns Appearance: White crystalline powder Odor: Odorless Allergens: No allergens Shelf life: 5 years CAS Number: 55589-62-3
Features & Benefits
The original Ace-K brand, nongeneric Highest quality Complies with USP, NF, and EP standards Rapid solubility Synergistic with nutritive and non-nutritive sweeteners Modifies bitter notes from APIs and other actives Limited or no reaction with other compounds in formulations Stable at high temperatures and acidic conditions Noncaloric Noncariogenic Diabetic and keto-friendly No effect on cholesterol Not metabolized or converted in the body No allergens Non-GMO Kosher Halal
Problems Solved
Poor Solubility: Its fine particle size (95% smaller than 100 microns) enhances solubility in formulations, making it ideal for products like chewing gum and sachets.
Flavor Masking: Effectively masks the bitter notes of many active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), improving the overall taste profile of medications.
Stability Under Processing Conditions: Maintains sweetness and stability under high temperatures and acidic environments, ensuring consistent performance during manufacturing.
Texture and Mouthfeel: Provides a smooth texture and mouthfeel in formulations, enhancing patient acceptance, particularly in chewable tablets and lozenges.
Synergy with Other Sweeteners: Blends well with other sweeteners, allowing for tailored sweetness profiles that meet specific consumer preferences.
Regulatory Compliance: As a certified ingredient by USP, EP, and NF standards, it assures formulators of its safety and quality for use in pharmaceutical applications.
Patient Compliance: Improves palatability of medications, which is crucial for enhancing patient compliance, especially in taste-sensitive formulations.
Cost-Effectiveness: Contributes to overall formulation efficiency and can help reduce sweetener costs while maintaining product quality.
Applications
Lozenges: Used to enhance sweetness and mask bitter flavors in throat lozenges.
Chewable Tablets: Improves palatability and taste in chewable medications.
Effervescent Tablets: Provides sweetness in formulations that release carbon dioxide.
Liquid Medications: Enhances flavor in syrups and suspensions, making them more acceptable to patients.
Powders and Granules: Suitable for powdered formulations, including dietary supplements.
Aerosols: Used in metered-dose inhalers to improve taste without adding calories.
Medicinal Teas: Enhances sweetness in herbal or medicinal tea formulations.
Pharmaceutical Chewing Gums: Provides sweetness while masking unpleasant flavors of active ingredients.
Oral Hygiene Products: Used in toothpaste and mouthwashes to improve taste without contributing to calorie intake.
ChemPoint's sweetener offerings can help you enhance your product flavor profile, change or improve the health benefits and claims, provide cost savings and strengthen your retail marketing or brand—the possibilities are endless.
Sunett® Acesulfame Potassium (Ace-K) is a non-nutritive, high intensity sweetener. It is about 200 times sweeter than sugar with excellent blending characteristics and synergy with other sweeteners. Its fast onset of sweetness with no lingering aftertaste make it ideal to create a sugar-like taste profile.
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