Chemical Sweeteners

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noun a synthetic compound used as a sugar substitute, typically 300-400 times sweeter than sucrose

  • The use of saccharin as a sugar substitute in food products has been a topic of debate among health experts.
  • I heard that saccharin is used in some diet sodas to make them taste sweet without the calories.
  • I can't stand the taste of saccharin, it's so artificial.
  • Her saccharin smile didn't fool anyone, we all knew she was upset.