Cyclamate (also known as sodium

cyclamate) is an artificial sweetener that is

used to sweeten a variety of foods and
drinks.
It is a non-nutritive sweetener, which
means that it has no calories or nutritional
value.
Cyclamate is about 30-50 times sweeter
than sugar, and it is often used in
combination with other sweeteners like
saccharin or aspartame to improve the
taste.
It is commonly found in diet soft drinks,
sugar-free desserts, and other low-calorie
foods.
Some studies have suggested that high
doses of cyclamate may be carcinogenic,
but the evidence is not conclusive.
There are also other methods for
producing cyclamate, including
electrochemical synthesis and microbial
fermentation, but these methods are less
common than the chemical synthesis
described above.

Cyclamate is commonly used in the food

industry as a sweetener to provide a
sweet taste without adding calories. Here
are some examples of its uses:

Soft drinks: Cyclamate is used to sweeten

diet sodas and other low-calorie drinks.
Baked goods: It is also used in baked
goods such as cakes, cookies, and bread to
provide sweetness without adding
calories.

Chewing gum: Cyclamate is used as a

sweetener in sugar-free chewing gum.

Jams and jellies: Cyclamate is used to

sweeten jams and jellies.

Desserts: Cyclamate is used in sugar-free

desserts such as ice cream, pudding, and
other sweet treats.

Sauces: Cyclamate is used in low-calorie

sauces such as salad dressings and
barbecue sauces.
Cyclamate is often used in combination
with other artificial sweeteners like
saccharin or aspartame to enhance the
sweetness and improve the taste of food
products. It is also used in some countries
as a table sweetener, like sugar, for
people who want to reduce their sugar
intake.

For cyclamate, an ADI of 7 mg/kg body

weight per day.
One of the main disadvantages of
cyclamate is the controversy surrounding
its safety. Some studies in the 1960s
suggested that high doses of cyclamate
might be carcinogenic in rats, although
subsequent studies in other animal
species and humans have not found a
clear link between cyclamate consumption
and cancer.

Another disadvantage of cyclamate is that

it may have a bitter or metallic aftertaste
at high concentrations. Therefore, it is
often used in combination with other
sweeteners to improve the taste of food
products.
Lastly, some people may experience an
allergic reaction to cyclamate Symptoms
of an allergic reaction may include hives,
itching, swelling, and difficulty breathing.