Saccharin And Its Salts
Also known as: E954, saccharin, saccharin sodium salt, saccharin sodium, sodium saccharin salt
Saccharin is approved by FDA and authorized in the EU as a sweetener. It was delisted from the U.S.
What it is
Saccharin and its sodium, potassium, and calcium salts; high-intensity non-nutritive sweetener.
Artificial sweetener in tabletop sweeteners, beverages, and baked goods.
Why it's flagged
- historical bladder-tumor finding deemed rodent-specific
What regulators actually say
"Saccharin and its calcium, potassium, and sodium salts are safe for use in food."
"An ADI of 5 mg/kg bw/day for saccharin and its salts is reaffirmed."
"Saccharin has been delisted from the Report on Carcinogens."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Approved high-intensity sweetener (21 CFR 180.37).
European Union — EFSA
Authorized food additive E954; ADI 5 mg/kg bw/day.
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