E954

(Saccharin and its sodium, potassium and calcium salts) artificial sweetener used as an additive in foods instead of sugar. Around 400 times sweeter than sugar. Animal studies have shown adverse changes in intestinal flora from saccharin.

WHO: Artificial sweeteners do not have an effect on weight loss and do not reduce the risk of non-communicable diseases. Long-term use of artificial sweeteners may have undesirable effects, such as increased risk of type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and mortality in adults.