Sodium Cyclamate as an artificial sweetener
Sodium cyclamate is an artificial sweetener that is 30 to 50 times sweeter than regular sugar. This sugar substitute contains no calories and is widely used in the food industry, especially in low-calorie and sugar-free products such as soft drinks, desserts, dairy, and tablets. Sodium cyclamate is the sodium salt form of cyclamic acid and is widely applied due to its sugar-like taste, good solubility, and high stability when heated or stored for extended periods.
Application in food and pharmaceutical products
Sodium cyclamate is used worldwide as a sweetener in a wide selection of products. Thanks to its heat resistance and flavor-enhancing properties, it is suitable for, among others:
Sodium Cyclamate for diabetics and low-calorie concepts
An important advantage of sodium cyclamate is that it does not affect blood sugar levels and is therefore safe for people with diabetes. The body absorbs only a limited amount of the substance and excretes most of it unchanged via urine or feces. As a result, it provides no calories and causes no insulin spikes.
Combination with other sweeteners
Sodium cyclamate is often combined with sweeteners such as saccharin, sucralose, or acesulfame-K. Not because its sweetness (30–50 times sweeter than sugar) is insufficient, but mainly to improve the taste profile. These combinations create a sweetness and mouthfeel that are even closer to regular sugar, often without the bitter aftertaste that some sweeteners can have individually.
Safety and regulation of sodium cyclamate
Sodium cyclamate (E952) is approved for use in over 50 countries. Its safety has been extensively evaluated by independent scientific bodies such as the Scientific Committee on Food (SCF) and JECFA. The acceptable daily intake (ADI) is set at 7 mg/kg body weight per day. For a small group of people (7–11%) who partially convert cyclamate into cyclohexylamine, extra attention is required during formulation, but when the ADI is observed, its use is safe.
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Frequently asked questions
Sodium cyclamate and aspartame are two different artificial sweeteners. Cyclamate has a lower sweetness but a taste profile closer to sugar and is more heat-stable.
No, sodium cyclamate does not affect blood sugar levels and does not cause an insulin spike. It is therefore suitable for people with diabetes.
Planture supplies sodium cyclamate in various packaging formats such as bags, big bags, and customized solutions for industrial production.
Sodium cyclamate (E952) is approved in over 50 countries and deemed safe by bodies such as the SCF and JECFA. The acceptable daily intake (ADI) is 7 mg/kg body weight. Even for people who convert part of the cyclamate into cyclohexylamine, it remains safe within this limit.