Is Saccharin vegan?

Saccharin

Vegan

Saccharin and its sodium, potassium, and calcium salts are synthetic intense sweeteners used as sugar substitutes in food, beverages, and pharmaceutical products. Saccharin is approximately 300–400 times sweeter than sucrose.

Also known as Benzoic sulfimide, Calcium saccharin, Potassium saccharin, Saccharin, Sodium saccharin
E number E954
Last reviewed 28 May 2026

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