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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