Question

Use of artificial sweetener saccharin has been discontinued because it is

• A. Carcinogenic
• B. Liable to decompose in hot weather of tropics
• C. Bitter in the beginning
• D. All the above

Answer 1

The correct option is A Carcinogenic

Saccharin is a artificial sweetener. It is thermostable and remains inert at high temperature. It was discovered in 1879. It helps to control weight and its good for diabetes patients. It was used as sugar substitute in place of sucrose. It has been discontinued because it was considered a carcinogenic agent by FDA.

So, the correct answer is option A.