noun
- Plural of acesulfame; artificial sweetening compounds used as sugar substitutes in food and beverages.
Usage: Usually used in plural form when referring to multiple acesulfame compounds or products containing them.; Common in food science and nutrition contexts.
Examples
- Many diet sodas contain acesulfames as their primary sweetening ingredient.
- Food manufacturers use acesulfames because they are heat-stable and do not break down during cooking.
- The label lists acesulfames among the additives in this sugar-free candy.
- Acesulfames are approved for use in numerous countries as safe food additives.
- Some consumers prefer beverages sweetened with acesulfames over those with other artificial sweeteners.