Comparing E969 - Advantame vs E954 - saccharin and its salts
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Advantame when approve?
International evaluations were completed in 2013, with approvals in several regions in 2014—including the EU and the U.S.
Advantame when approved by fda?
The U.S. FDA approved advantame in May 2014 as a general‑purpose sweetener and flavor enhancer (except in meat and poultry).
How is advantame used in food?
It’s a very high‑intensity, heat‑stable sweetener (about 20,000× sweeter than sugar) used at tiny levels to reduce calories in foods and drinks. Manufacturers often blend it with other sweeteners to improve taste.
What drinks contain advantame?
Some diet/zero‑sugar soft drinks, flavored waters, powdered drink mixes, energy and sports drinks, and reduced‑sugar juices may use it—check labels for “advantame” or “E969” (EU).
What drinks have advantame?
Look for advantame (E969) on labels of certain low‑ or no‑calorie sodas, flavored waters, and drink mixes; availability varies by brand and market.
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.