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Saccharin Sugar Substitute: What to Know

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Saccharin is 200 to 700 times sweeter than sugar but has a bitter aftertaste.

It is safe for human use in more than 100 countries and is approved by the FDA for use in food and drink mixes.

People with a rare genetic disorder called phenylketonuria ( PKU ) disease should avoid or restrict aspartame.

The acceptable daily intake ( ADI ) is 5 milligrams per kilogram of body weight per day.

Saccharin is approved for use as a sweetening agent in special foods.

The FDA has approved six artificial sweeteners for use in foods in the U.S. Consider alternatives if you are seeking an alternative to saccharin.

Aspartame is a synthetic sweetener composed of aspartic acid and phenylalanine.

Sucralose is 600 times sweeter than sugar and is calorie-free.

Saccharin is an artificial sweetener that is up to 700 times sweeter than sugar.

Studies suggest that saccharin and other artificial sweeteners may pose a range of health risks with excess use.

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