E959

Artificial sweetener derived from citrus. Up to 1000 times sweeter than sucrose while remaining devoid of caloric content. Stable: can be used in applications that require a long shelf life. Boosts the effects of these sweeteners.

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.