Revised opinion on cyclamic acid and its sodium and calcium salts

Autore(i): Scientific Committee on Food (SCF) of the European Commission
Publication name: Online: https://ec.europa.eu/food/sites/food/files/safety/docs/sci-com_scf_out53_en.pdf
Publication year: 2000

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Summary

The Scientific Committee on Food (SCF) of the European Commission confirmed that cyclamic acid and its salts are safe and established a full ADI of 0-7 mg/kg bw, expressed as cyclamic acid, for cyclamic acid and its sodium and calcium salts in 2000.

Cyclamic acid and its sodium and calcium salts are intense sweeteners, with a sweetness approximately 30 times that of sucrose, and are permitted for use in several low-calorie foods and beverages.

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