Product Description
General description:
Chemical Formula: C7H5NO3S
Sodium saccharin, or sodium ortho-sulphobenzimide is the salt form of saccharin, an artificial sweetener. It is available in anhydrous and di-hydrated form. It is an odorless, white powder. It is 300 to 500 times sweeter than sugar (sucrose).
Application & Usage:
- It is about 300 times sweeter than sucrose and is stable within a wide range of temperatures
- Low-calorie, sugar-free and diet foods use saccharin as a sweetening agent to replace sugar
- It has a wide range of uses, including diet drinks
Packing 25Kg Bag
Exceptional Sweetness and VersatilitySodium Saccharin elevates sweetness in countless products, from dietary foods and beverages to pharmaceuticals and personal care items. Its high intensity means just a tiny amount can achieve the desired sweetness, minimizing cost and calorie content. Its broad compatibility with food additives allows for seamless formulation, while its thermal and pH stability ensures reliability during processing and storage.
Strict Quality Standards and SafetyThis product is manufactured to stringent quality parameters with impurities like heavy metals and arsenic restricted to minimal levels. Recognized as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) when used appropriately, Sodium Saccharin undergoes thorough testing to meet international food safety standards. Its non-poisonous character and high degree of purity make it suitable for sensitive applications in food and pharmaceuticals.
Convenient Packaging and StorageSodium Saccharin is supplied in durable 25 kg fiber drums or customized packaging as requested. To maintain quality, it is essential to store the product below 25C in a cool, dry area away from strong oxidizing agents. When properly stored, it exhibits a long shelf life of up to two years, providing reliable inventory management for manufacturers and distributors.
FAQs of Sodium Saccharin:
Q: How is Sodium Saccharin typically used in the food and beverage industry?
A: Sodium Saccharin is widely applied as an artificial sweetener in products such as beverages, baked goods, table-top sweeteners, and confectionery. Due to its potent sweetness, only small quantities are required to achieve the desired taste, making it an effective way to reduce sugar and overall caloric content without compromising flavor.
Q: What are the benefits of choosing Sodium Saccharin over sucrose or other sweeteners?
A: Sodium Saccharin offers intense sweetnessabout 300500 times that of sucroseallowing lower usage levels. It is heat-stable, calorie-free, and highly water-soluble, making it suitable for a wide range of applications, including products exposed to heat or acidic environments. It is also compatible with most food additives and does not alter the taste of final products.
Q: Where should Sodium Saccharin be stored to ensure maximum shelf life?
A: To maintain optimal quality, Sodium Saccharin should be stored in a cool, dry environment at temperatures below 25C, away from strong oxidizing agents. Proper storage conditions help retain its crystalline structure, stability, and sweetness for up to two years.
Q: What process is used to verify the purity and safety of Sodium Saccharin?
A: Every batch of Sodium Saccharin undergoes rigorous quality control, ensuring compliance with standards for purity, loss on drying, heavy metals, arsenic, insoluble matter, pH levels, and chloride content. Testing is performed according to international food safety regulations to certify that safety and purity requirements are consistently met.
Q: Can Sodium Saccharin be used in pharmaceutical and cosmetic products?
A: Yes, Sodium Saccharin is frequently incorporated in pharmaceuticals as a sweetener for syrups, chewable tablets, and lozenges. In cosmetics and personal care items, it imparts pleasant sweetness to products like toothpaste and mouthwash, owing to its safety, stability, and compatibility with other ingredients.
Q: What are the recommended packaging options for Sodium Saccharin?
A: The standard packaging for Sodium Saccharin is a 25 kg fiber drum, which ensures safe storage and transport. Customized packaging can also be provided based on specific customer needs and applications, ensuring flexibility in bulk purchasing and distribution.