01 / 04What it is
E952 in plain English
Cyclamate is an artificial sweetener still used in many countries, but it has been banned in the United States since 1970 after animal studies raised cancer concerns that were later disputed.
Artificial sweetener banned in the US since 1970.
02 / 04Why it's used
It sweetens without the sugar.
To deliver sweetness with fewer calories than sucrose — typically in diet drinks, low-sugar yoghurts and sugar-free confectionery.
sweetener
03 / 04Health concerns
A real concern.
Banned in at least one major jurisdiction, or IARC group 2B (possibly carcinogenic).
Banned in
US
04 / 04Regulatory status
How the world's regulators rule
- Australia · FSANZ
- Permitted
- Banned jurisdictions
- US
- Filtr risk tier
- High risk
- Filtr score penalty
- −6 points
- Category
- Sweetener
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