Saccharin

Saccharin is the oldest artificial sweetener that exists. It can be used to replace certain kinds of sugar. It was discovered in 1878 by Constantin Fahlberg. It is also known as E954.

Saccharin has no calories and no nutritional value.^[1] It is safe to take for people with diabetes.^[2]^[3]

References

↑ "Common Terms: S–Z". American Diabetes Association. Archived from the original on 2015-11-28.
↑ "Low-Calorie Sweeteners: What's News, What's New". American Diabetes Association. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04.
↑ "Are Artificial Sweeteners Safe for People With Diabetes?". Cleveland Clinic. 2015-06-29. Archived from the original on 2016-10-02.

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[1] "Common Terms: S–Z". American Diabetes Association. Archived from the original on 2015-11-28.

[2] "Low-Calorie Sweeteners: What's News, What's New". American Diabetes Association. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04.

[3] "Are Artificial Sweeteners Safe for People With Diabetes?". Cleveland Clinic. 2015-06-29. Archived from the original on 2016-10-02.

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