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E952Avoid

Cyclamate

Group: Sweeteners · in the book

Harm level4 of 5Better avoid

In plain words

Cyclamate is an artificial sweetener about 30 to 50 times sweeter than sugar. It is used in tabletop sweeteners and some diet drinks, usually combined with saccharin.

Where you find it: tabletop sweeteners, diet drinks, jams

Our recommendation

Best avoided in future, especially for children and pregnant women.

Possible risks and effects

  • Gut formation of cyclohexylamine in some people.
  • Testicular toxicity in animal studies.
  • Children can easily exceed the low daily limit.

For experts

Cyclamate (cyclamic acid and its sodium or calcium salts) is converted by gut bacteria in some people into cyclohexylamine, which damaged the testes in animal studies. It has been banned in the USA since 1970; in the EU it is authorised with a relatively low ADI of 7 mg/kg body weight and restricted maximum levels, which the EU lowered in 2004.

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This information is educational and based on EFSA assessments and available studies; it does not replace medical advice. With allergies, intolerances or illness, follow your doctor’s advice.