When did the FDA approve artificial sweeteners? A comprehensive timeline
                                
                                
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                                Saccharin was first discovered in 1879, long before the modern food additive approval process, making its regulatory history complex. The question of when did the FDA approve artificial sweeteners, therefore, has different answers depending on the specific product.