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What is the sweetness value of Saccharin in comparison to cane sugar?

What is the sweetness value of Saccharin in comparison to cane sugar? Correct Answer 550

The correct answer is 550.

Key Points

  • Sugar substitutes are substances that substitutes sweeteners. They may also be called "artificial sweeteners". Ex. Saccharine, Sucralose, Aspartame, Alitame etc.
  • Natural sweeteners add to calorie intake and therefore many people prefer to use artificial sweeteners. Ex. Lactose (milk), fructose (honey) etc.

Saccharin : 

  • It is an artificial sweetener that is 300–400 times sweeter than sugar.
  • It's popular as a zero-calorie substitute used in various foods including bakery products, drinks, jams, chewing gum, and tinned fruit etc. 

Important Points

The sweetness value of artificial sweeteners is listed below : 

Aspartame  100 times sweeter than cane sugar
Saccharin 

550 times sweeter than cane sugar
Sucralose 

600 times sweeter than cane sugar
Alitame 

2000 times sweeter than cane sugar

 

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