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E954 = Saccharine
E954 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 E954 is saccharine.
it is stable at high temperatures
and therefore suitable for use in cooking, such as bakery
products. However, E954 originates from a known carcinogen,
toluene. As it is thought to be potentially carcinogenic, E954 is
banned in the United States.
Although it has no food energy value, E954 may
trigger the
release of insulin - which is significant diabetics.
Examples of food/drink products that may include E954:
Soft drinks, medicine, sweets and toothpaste.
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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