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countable and uncountable, plural saccharins
(chemistry) A white, crystalline powder, C7H5NO3S, used as an artificial sweetener in food products. quotations examples
Some examples of the sweeteners include aspartame, saccharin, sucralose and stevia. The W.H.O.’s announcement contradicts previous studies that have said these sweeteners don’t offer any health benefits but also do not cause harm.
2023 May 15, April Rubin, “World Health Organization Warns Against Using Artificial Sweeteners”, in The New York Times