Sodium Saccharin
Characteristics and properties
Chemical Class: | Sodium salt of sulphobenzimide |
Relative Sweetness: | 450–500 times sweeter than sugar |
Taste: | Sweet rapid onset with a bitter note at moderate levels |
Stability: | Good stability during storage and processing; stable to heat, pH and shear conditions |
Solubility: | Highly soluble |
Safety: | Controversial but approved |
ADI: | 2.5 mg/kg body weight |
Approval: | Widely approved internationally, including the European Community, South Africa and the USA (with printed warnings), however with limited use levels |
Applications: |
Tabletop sweeteners Dairy products Canned goods Baked goods Pharmaceutical products Soft drinks Confectionery Fruit-based products Sauces |
Advantages: |
Excellent stability No kilojoules Tooth friendly Suitable for diabetics Synergistic with other sweeteners Cost-effective |
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