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E952 is a food additive approved by the EU (European Union).
It is
used as a synthetic sweetener in food and drink products.
The common name for E952 is cyclamic acid.
E952 is approximately x30 sweeter than natural sugar.
It is remains stable at high temperatures, which enables it to be used
in cooked foods, such as
bakery products.
Due to links between the use of E952 and the incidence
of some cancers, E952 has been
banned in the Unite States.
It is also known to cause migraines and adverse
skin conditions, such as pruritis.
Examples of food/drink products that may include E952:
Bakery products and diet foods.
Note(1) that the list of Food
Additives (E Numbers) included in this section and listed on the left
is subject to change as more chemicals are added by the EU Regulatory
Authorities. IvyRose cannot guarantee that this list complete.
Note(2) These numbers are also used in Australia and
New Zealand but without the E.
Government
approvals and other regulatory details are subject to change.
This entry was added in good faith on 23 July 2008. For current details,
check with relevant authorities.
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