Product Details
Category
Sweetening agent
Molecular Formula
C14H8CaN2O6S·3(1/2)H2O
Synonyms
Calcium benzosulphimide; Saccharin Calcium; Calcium o-benzosulfimide; Calciumo-benzosulphimide; Calcium 2-benzosulphimide
Administration route
Oral
Dosage Form
Syrups and solutions
Source and Preparation
Saccharin reacts with half equivalent calcium hydroxide in water medium to form calcium salt, concentrates the reaction liquid to crystallization, and then dries.
Safety
Limit: FDA and USDA rules, same as "saccharin". Toxicity: ADI 0-5 (Total ADI of saccharin and its salts; FAO/WHO, 2001)