Nonnutritive sweeteners

chemical compound relative sweetness

(sucrose = 1) temperature and

pH stability

aftertaste

acesulfame K 130–200 yes bitter

aspartame 150–200 no* none

cyclamates 30–80 yes bitter, salty

saccharin 200–700 yes bitter, metallic

*An encapsulated preparation of aspartame has been developed for use in bakery products.