Comparing E954 - saccharin and its salts vs E958 - Glycyrrhizin
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Found in 195 products
Found in 7 products
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Interest over time for 13 keywords in U.S. during the last 10 years.
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Popular questions
Why is saccharin banned?
It isn’t broadly banned today; 1970s rat studies linked high doses to bladder tumors, prompting warnings that were later lifted when the rat-specific mechanism was found not relevant to humans.
Is saccharin bad for you?
For most people, no—major regulators consider it safe within the acceptable daily intake (ADI) of up to 5 mg/kg body weight per day; some may dislike its bitter/metallic aftertaste, and evidence of any microbiome or glucose effects is mixed and not conclusive.
Is saccharin banned in europe?
No; it’s authorized in the EU as E954 with specified maximum use levels and an ADI of 5 mg/kg body weight per day.
Does saccharin raise blood sugar?
No—saccharin is non-caloric and does not directly raise blood glucose or insulin; any indirect effects remain uncertain at typical intake levels.
Is saccharin safe?
Yes, when consumed within the ADI (up to 5 mg/kg body weight/day), it’s considered safe by bodies like EFSA, JECFA, and the FDA; past cancer warnings were removed after re-evaluation showed no clear human risk at normal intakes.
How much glycyrrhizin in licorice root?
Dried licorice root typically contains about 2–9% glycyrrhizin by weight, while concentrated licorice extracts can contain roughly 10–25%.
Does red licorice contain glycyrrhizin?
Usually no—red licorice candy is typically flavored without real licorice and lacks glycyrrhizin unless “licorice extract” (or glycyrrhizin/ammonium glycyrrhizate) appears on the ingredient list.
Glycyrrhizin licorice which one works?
Glycyrrhizin is the licorice component that provides the characteristic sweetness and the mineralocorticoid-like effects; products labeled DGL (deglycyrrhizinated licorice) have most glycyrrhizin removed and won’t produce those glycyrrhizin-related effects.
How does glycyrrhizin lower potassium?
It’s metabolized to glycyrrhetinic acid, which inhibits 11β‑HSD2 in the kidney, allowing cortisol to activate mineralocorticoid receptors—this increases sodium retention and potassium loss (hypokalemia).
How much glycyrrhizin in whole foods dgl?
DGL is processed to remove glycyrrhizin and usually contains only trace amounts (often under 1%, sometimes <0.1%); check the specific product label for its stated glycyrrhizin content.