saccharin
noun
sac·cha·rin
ˈsa-k(ə-)rən 
: a crystalline compound C7H5NO3S that is unrelated to the carbohydrates, is several hundred times sweeter than sucrose, and is used as a calorie-free sweetener
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soft drinks flavored with saccharin
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However, further studies proved that saccharin is safe for human use.
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Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 8 Aug. 2024
Since saccharin is up to 700 times sweeter than sugar, a tiny amount of saccharin provides the same level of sweetness as a larger amount of sugar, but without the calories.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 8 Aug. 2024
Added ingredients: Those who prefer to minimize their exposure to artificial ingredients may want to avoid sparkling waters with artificial sweeteners like aspartame, saccharin, and sucralose.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Ld, Health, 1 July 2024
Xylitol and erythritol are considered polyols, or sugar alcohols, and both occur in nature, unlike some artificial sweeteners—including aspartame, sucralose, and saccharin—that are synthetic.
—Alice Park, TIME, 6 June 2024
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Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 8 Aug. 2024
Since saccharin is up to 700 times sweeter than sugar, a tiny amount of saccharin provides the same level of sweetness as a larger amount of sugar, but without the calories.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 8 Aug. 2024
Added ingredients: Those who prefer to minimize their exposure to artificial ingredients may want to avoid sparkling waters with artificial sweeteners like aspartame, saccharin, and sucralose.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Ld, Health, 1 July 2024
Xylitol and erythritol are considered polyols, or sugar alcohols, and both occur in nature, unlike some artificial sweeteners—including aspartame, sucralose, and saccharin—that are synthetic.
—Alice Park, TIME, 6 June 2024
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“Saccharin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/saccharin. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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saccharin
noun
sac·cha·rin
ˈsak-(ə-)rən
: a very sweet white substance that is used as a calorie-free sweetener
Etymology
derived from Latin saccharum "sugar," from Greek sakcharon "sugar"; of Sanskrit origin
Medical Definition
saccharin
noun
sac·cha·rin
ˈsak-(ə-)rən
: a crystalline cyclic imide C7H5NO3S that is unrelated to the carbohydrates, is several hundred times sweeter than sucrose, and is used as a calorie-free sweetener
called also benzosulfimide, gluside
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