Tag: Saccharine

Saccharine, one of the oldest artificial sweeteners, is 300 to 400 times sweeter than regular table sugar, meaning you need only a very small amount to achieve the desired sweetness. The exact number of saccharine tablets per day you can safely consume is determined by your body weight and the established Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) from health authorities.

The word "sugar" traces its origins from the Sanskrit word 'sarkarā,' meaning 'ground or candied sugar,' which itself derived from a word for 'grit' or 'gravel'. While its roots are humble, the modern English language provides many more sophisticated and specific alternatives for this common sweetener.