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Saccharin
Artificial non-nutritive sweetener used to provide sweetness without calories.
Mineral or nutrientUpdated Nov 15, 2025
Health score-3.0
-5Poor5
Water guidelines
- Legal limit
- Not specified
- Health guideline
- Not specified
Food and supplement guidelines
- Legal limit
- Not specified
- Health guideline
- Not specified
Risks
Possible irritation, controversy over carcinogenicity though currently deemed safe at low intake levels, may alter gut microbiota
Benefits
Calorie-free sweetness substitute for sugar reduction
References
Waters containing Saccharin
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