Saccharin

E954
Hazard level: Moderate health concern Sweetener or glazing agent (E900–999)

What is Saccharin?

One of the oldest artificial sweeteners. Avoided historically due to disputed animal testing results.

Is Saccharin safe?

Saccharin is a moderate health concern — best consumed in moderation.

Score impact: −2 points on the FoodsScan score (FoodsScan scores run 0–100, where 100 is best.)

Found in 35 of 9,912 analysed products in the FoodsScan database.

Regulatory sources: FDA

Also known as

Saccharin is also known as e954, захарин, saccharin, sodium saccharin — these all refer to the same ingredient.

saccharin e954 захарин sodium saccharin

Where Saccharin is typically found

Beverages And Beverages Preparations Beverages Non Alcoholic Beverages Carbonated Drinks Soft Drinks

Related additives

Water Natural Flavouring Citric Acid (E330) Cyclamic Acid (E952) Acesulfame K (E950) Potassium Sorbate (E202) Aspartame (E951) Carbon Dioxide (E290) Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) (E300) Salt (Sodium Chloride) Dimethylpolysiloxane (E900) Beeswax (E901) Candelilla Wax (E902) Carnauba Wax (E903) Shellac (E904) L-Cysteine (E920)

Products containing Saccharin

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