Saccharin
(noun)
An artificial sweetener that is hundreds of times sweeter than sugar, but has no calories or nutritional value.
Origin:
The word 'saccharin' is derived from the latin word 'saccharum', which means 'sugar'. the chemical sweetener was named for its sweet taste, which is similar to that of sugar.
Examples:
- Saccharin was a popular alternative to sugar, particularly among people trying to control their calorie or sugar intake.
- Saccharin was used in a variety of products, from soft drinks and candy to baked goods and other processed foods.
- Saccharin was also used by diabetics, who needed a low-calorie sweetener that wouldn't affect their blood sugar levels.
- Saccharin was considered safe for many years, but there were later concerns about its potential health effects, particularly its links to cancer.
- Despite these concerns, saccharin remains a popular artificial sweetener, and is used in many products around the world.