Typical dose
Used as a sweetening agent in very small quantit...
Oral
Oral safety: very low
About this supplement
Calcium saccharin is the calcium salt of saccharin, a synthetic, non-nutritive, high-intensity sweetener approximately 300-500 times sweeter than sucrose. It is commonly used as a sugar substitute in foods, beverages, and dietary supplements due to its stability under heat and in acidic conditions. Unlike saccharin's sodium salt, calcium saccharin does not contribute sodium to the diet. It is not metabolized by the body and provides no calories. Its use is approved by major regulatory bodies worldwide, though it may impart a metallic or bitter aftertaste at high concentrations.
How much to take
- Typical amount
- Used as a sweetening agent in very small quantities, typically in milligrams per serving. Not consumed as a standalone supplement.
- Suggested range
- Regulatory ADI is 0-5 mg/kg body weight per day (as saccharin).
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Technical details â–¼
Chemical ID (CAS)
6381-91-5
Physical properties
White crystalline powder or needles. Soluble in water. Stable under heat and over a wide pH range.
How it’s made
Produced synthetically via the Remsen-Fahlberg process, starting with toluene or methyl anthranilate, followed by a series of sulfonation, oxidation, and cyclization reactions to form saccharin acid, which is then neutralized with calcium hydroxide or calcium carbonate to yield the calcium salt.