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A sweetener composition was prepared by admixing 6-methyl-3, 4-dihydro-1, 2, 3-oxathiazin-4-one-2, 2-dioxide potassium (Acesulfame K) and one or more members selected from the group consisting of alanine, glycine, histidine, arginine glutamate, glutamic acid and its sodium salt, sodium 5'-inosinate, sodium 5'-guanylate, tartaric acid and its salts, and disodium phosphate. Thus, the bittertaste on use of acesulfame K alone is considerably mitigated to impart a sweetness of improved quality. Said composition is useful for the sweetening of foods or pharmaceutical products in view of its sweetening properties. |