E954 – Saccharins

Description

Intense, non-nutritive artificial sweetener (E954). Chemically, it is 1,2-benzisothiazol-3(2H)-one 1,1-dioxide, typically used as its sodium (E954i) or calcium (E954ii) salt. It is approximately 300-400 times sweeter than sucrose, exhibits excellent thermal stability, and is often blended with other high-intensity sweeteners (e.g., cyclamates) to minimize its characteristic bitter, metallic aftertaste. It functions synergistically with other sweeteners and is widely used in beverages, baked goods, and tabletop formulations.