Sodium Saccharine

Also Known As : Benzoic sulfimide, E954

Descriptions
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Vegetarian

Taste Profile

It has a sweet taste but has a bitter or metallic aftertaste.

Usage Tips

Sodium Saccharine can be used as a sweetener in baked goods, coffee, chewing gum, candies, cookies, carbonated drinks, canned fruits and desserts.

Description

Sodium Saccharine is a zero-calorie, artificial sweetener which is about 300–400 times as sweet as sucrose, made through the oxidation of chemicals. It is in the form of heat-stable, white, crystalline powder, often used as a sugar substitute in processed foods. It is not water-soluble in its acid form. Its form used as an artificial sweetener is usually its sodium salt.It has no food energy and no nutritional value.

Health benefits

Used as a substitute for sodium saccharine, it can help aid in weight loss. ⁽¹⁾
It can reduce the incidence of dental cavities, compared to sugar. ⁽¹⁾
It helps in the management of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. ⁽¹⁾

Note

Sodium Saccharine can cause skin irritation, breathing problems, headaches or gastrointestinal issues. Its consumption is directly linked to heart diseases, obesity, and type 2 diabetes. ⁽²⁾

Resource & Links

(1) https://healthyeating.sfgate.com/sodium-saccharin-1859.html

(2) https://www.livestrong.com/article/470503-side-effects-of-saccharin-sodium/

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