E962: Salt of Aspartame-Acesulfame
Main role: sweetening
Also listed as: aspartame-acesulfame salt, aspartame acesulfame
What is E962 (Salt of Aspartame-Acesulfame)?
E962 combines aspartame and acesulfame in a specified salt preparation. It is a high-intensity sweetening ingredient whose components need to be considered when interpreting dietary warnings.
What does it do in food?
Its main role is sweetening. Sweeteners differ in intensity, bulk, and processing behavior. Intense sweeteners often need other ingredients to replace sugar’s volume. A sweetener declaration therefore does not tell you the complete carbohydrate or calorie content.
Food and formulation examples
- Reduced-sugar drinks
- Tabletop sweeteners
- Desserts
These examples describe formulation roles, not a list of unrestricted legal uses. Availability and permitted applications differ by country and food category.
Label names and ingredient questions
Look for E962, E 962, or the ingredient name. Related names and label terms include aspartame-acesulfame salt, aspartame acesulfame. A family code can cover more than one specified form; check the full declaration when the distinction matters.
This ingredient contains an aspartame component. People with phenylketonuria need to heed phenylalanine warnings and their prescribed dietary guidance rather than assuming that a different E number removes the issue.
Is E962 safe?
There is no meaningful personal risk estimate from an E number alone. Food-grade specifications, allowed uses, amount consumed, and individual circumstances all matter. The authorization record below gives the legal scope; it is not a claim that every possible use is appropriate.
A label identifies the ingredient but usually not its concentration. Calculating daily intake requires the amount in the food and the quantities eaten.
Authorization and conditions of use
The Great Britain food additive register lists E962 as Salt of aspartame-acesulfame. This is an entry subject to its stated conditions, not unrestricted permission for every food. The record links to the applicable authorization terms. For an EU product, use the European Commission food additive database to check the relevant food category and limits. Other countries may use different names or rules.