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Saccharine

Also Known As : Ammonium salt
Technical Name : Sulfabenzamide
Can Eat 0

Vegetarian

Taste Profile

It has sweet taste.

Usage Tips

  1. Saccharine can be used in beverages, candies, desserts, biscuits, cakes, jams and jellies.

Common names and forms

  1. Sacchrine

Description

Saccharine is a white crystalline powder that is used as an artificial sweetener in food items. Saccharine is calorie-free and is sweeter than sucrose.

Health benefits

  • Saccharine contains zero calories, it helps in little weight reduction.(1)
  • Using saccharine instead if sugar can reduce the risk of cavities.(1)

Selection Guide

Check for the "best before" date on the packaging of saccharine.

Note

Saccharine might cause cancer.(2)

Resource & Links

(1) https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/saccharin-good-or-bad#section7

(2) https://www.livestrong.com/article/465273-which-is-worse-saccharin-or-aspartame/

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