E952

E952: Cyclamates

Moderate concernFunction: sweetener

What is E952?

E952 (Cyclamates) is a sweetener used in processed foods.

What the research says

Artificial sweetener banned in the US since 1969 but permitted in the EU.

Regulatory status

European UnionApproved
United StatesBanned

Questions people ask

Is E952 (Cyclamates) safe?

Artificial sweetener banned in the US since 1969 but permitted in the EU.

Why is E952 added to food?

It is used as a sweetener.

Does E952 make a food ultra-processed?

Yes. Under the NOVA system, cosmetic additives such as E952 mark a food as ultra-processed.

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