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Saccharin is the oldest and most famous of all sugar substitutes. It is a non-nutritive sweetener (does not generate calories). Its name is as famous as the flavoring agent monosodium glutamate commonly known as "MSG". It is mainly used in the food industry, and can also be used in toothpaste, cigarettes and cosmetics.

What is phthalylsulfonimide?

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phthalylsulfonimide, saccharin

Phthalylsulfonimide, commonly known as saccharin, has the chemical formula C₇H₅NO₃S. It is a zero-calorie sweetener in the form of a white crystalline powder, which is poorly soluble in water. Its sweetness is 300 to 500 times that of sucrose, and when consumed, it leaves a slight bitter taste and metallic aftertaste on the tongue.

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