What does saccharin taste like in your mouth?
                                
                                
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                                First discovered in 1879, saccharin is one of the oldest and most widely used artificial sweeteners, yet its taste profile is notoriously complex. For many, the initial burst of intense sweetness is quickly followed by a peculiar metallic or slightly bitter finish that lingers on the tongue long after the sweetness fades.