What is Saccharin? Nutritional Facts, Calories & Taste

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What is Saccharin?

Saccharin is an artificial sweetener that was banned in 1981 and is now unbanned and used worldwide. It is made via two chemical compounds which create a sweet substance. Saccharine looks like sugar and is composed of tiny, white granules. The flavor of saccharine has a bitter and metallic aftertaste and 300-400 times more sweet than sugar. Saccharine is used to sweeten drinks, medicine and food.

What does Saccharin Taste Like?

Sweet

Sweet is one of the five main tastes. It has smooth and round notes in its flavor profile. Sweet is a naturally occurring flavor in many foods, including fruits, berries, winter squashes, sugarcane, and honey. The sweet taste in these foods is due to a higher sugar content. Sweetness is characteristic of desserts and is used as an accent in savory foods.

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saccharin

Saccharin Nutritional Facts and Calories

Serving Size: 1 Serving1g

Serving

	Amount Per Serving	% Daily Value
Calories	4kcal	0%
Fats	N/A
Sat. fats	N/A
Mono. Fats	N/A
Trans fats	N/A
Carbs	1g	0%
Sugars	1g	2%
Fiber	N/A
Proteins	0g	0%
Cholesterol	N/A
Sodium	4mg	0%

Healthy Level

Unhealthy Level

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Necta Sweet Saccharin Tablets, 1-Grain, 1000 Tablet Bottle

^$14⁰

Complements Zero Calorie Saccharin Pink Sweetener Packets, 2000 Count

^$15⁹⁵

Necta Sweet Saccharin Tablets, 1/2 Grain, 1000 Tablet Bottle (Pack of 2)

^$17⁹⁹

NSI SWEETENERS Necta Sweet Saccharin Tablets, 1-Grain, 1000 Count (Pack of 2)

^$37¹⁷

Amazon Brand - Happy Belly Zero Calorie Pink Saccharin Sweetener Powder, 250 Packet, 8.81 ounce (Pack of 1)

^$3³

Necta Sweet Saccharin Tablets, 1/4 Grain, 1000 Tablet Bottle (Pack of 4)

^$21⁷³

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much protein is in Saccharin?

1 Serving of Saccharin contains 0 g of protein.

How many carbs are in Saccharin?

1 Serving of Saccharin contains 1 g of carbs.

How much sugar is in Saccharin?

1 Serving of Saccharin contains 1 g of sugar.

How many calories are in 1 Serving of Saccharin?

There are 4 calories in 1 Serving of Saccharin.

How many calories are in 1 Packet of Saccharin?

There are 4 calories in 1 Packet of Saccharin.