The use of artificial sweetener saccharin has been discontinued, as it is:
Correct answer: A. Carcinogenic
- A. Carcinogenic
- B. Thermally unstable
- C. 300-400 times sweeter than sugar
- D. All of these options are correct
Explanation
Benzoic sulfimide which is also known as sodium saccharin was discovered in 1879 and was used as an artificial sweetener with zero food energy. It is about 300 - 400 times sweeter than sucrose. It is thermally very stable. However, it has been discontinued because it is considered a carcinogenic agent by the FDA.
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