E952

E952 is a food additive approved by the EU (European Union). It is used as a synthetic sweetener in food and drink products.

The common name for E952 is cyclamic acid.

E952 is approximately x30 sweeter than natural sugar. It is remains stable at high temperatures, which enables it to be used in cooked foods such as bakery products.

Due to links between the use of E952 and the incidence of some cancers, E952 has been banned in the United States. It is also known to cause migraines and adverse skin conditions, such as pruritis.

Examples of food and drink products that sometimes include E952:

• bakery products
• diet foods

Note⁽¹⁾ The list of Food Additives (E Numbers) included in this section is subject to change as chemicals are added or removed by regulatory authorities. This list may not be complete or and some details might not be up to date.

Note⁽²⁾ These numbers are also used in Australia and New Zealand but without the E.

Government approvals and other regulatory details are subject to change.

Regulatory approvals and advice can change.

This was added in July 2008. For current details please check with the relevant authorities.