Cyclamate
Also listed as E952.
This is what the ingredient is.
Cyclamate is an artificial sweetener 30-50 times sweeter than sugar. Banned in the US but approved in many other countries.
Here is why it shows up on the label.
It works as a sweetener, often combined with saccharin. Used in tabletop sweeteners and beverages outside US.
Here is what food agencies say.
The FDA banned it in the United States. Europe approves it as additive E952. The suggested daily limit is about 7 milligrams per kilogram of body weight.
Here is what research has found.
US ban based on bladder cancer in rats; subsequent studies did not confirm human risk.
Here are a few things worth knowing.
Not available in US products. Approved in 50+ countries including EU and Canada.
Sources
- FDA
- EFSA E952
- WHO JECFA
How to read this page
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