Comparing E954 - saccharin and its salts vs E962 - Salt of aspartame-acesulfame
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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.
Is acesulfame potassium the same as aspartame?
No—acesulfame potassium (E950) and aspartame (E951) are different sweeteners; E962 is a separate ingredient that combines them into a single salt to blend their properties.
Acesulfame potassium how does it compared to aspartame?
Acesulfame K is more heat- and shelf-stable but can have a slight bitter aftertaste, while aspartame tastes more sugar-like but is less heat-stable; E962 merges them into a roughly 350×-sweeter, more stable salt used for improved flavor.
Acesulfame potassium is it aspartame?
No—acesulfame potassium is not aspartame; E962 is the salt formed from both to create a combined high-intensity sweetener.
Acesulfame potassium vs aspartame which is better than?
It depends on use: acesulfame K suits high-heat or long-shelf-life products, while aspartame is favored for a more sugar-like taste in cold/ready-to-drink items; E962 is often chosen to get both taste and stability benefits.
Aspartame and acesulfame what is it?
Together they form aspartame-acesulfame salt (E962, Twinsweet), a high-intensity sweetener about 350× sweeter than sugar that combines the two into one ingredient for better taste and stability.