Tag: Artificial sweetener safety

In 1970, the US government banned cyclamate, a popular artificial sweetener at the time, following a controversial rat study that linked it to cancer. The decision sparked a major controversy and reshaped the landscape of artificial sweeteners in the United States, even though it remains permitted in more than 100 other countries.

According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), several non-nutritive sweeteners are considered "generally recognized as safe" (GRAS), but ongoing debate has many wondering what's the safest artificial sweetener to use. This guide breaks down the science behind the most popular options.