| Product Name |
Calcium Saccharin Anhydrous
(Saccharin Calcium Salt / Hemicalcium Saccharin)
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| CAS Number |
6485-34-3 |
| EINECS Number |
229-349-9 |
| E Number |
E954(iii) |
| Molecular Formula |
C₁₄H₈CaN₂O₆S₂ |
| Molecular Weight |
404.44 |
| Appearance |
White crystals or white crystalline powder |
| Odor & Taste |
Odorless, intensely sweet; dilute solution ~300–500× sweeter than sucrose |
| Solubility |
Sparingly soluble in water; slightly soluble in ethanol |
| Assay (anhydrous basis) |
≥95.0% (FCC); 99.0–101.0% (USP) |
| Melting Point |
226–230 °C |
| Available Grade |
Food Grade (FCC); Pharmaceutical Grade (USP / BP / EP) |
| Executive Standard |
FCC, USP, BP, EP |
| HS Code |
2925.11 |
| Sodium Content |
Sodium-free (contains calcium ion instead of sodium ion) |
Product Overview
Calcium Saccharin is the calcium salt of saccharin, one of the four permitted forms of saccharin (E954) alongside free saccharin, sodium saccharin and potassium saccharin. It is a high-intensity, non-nutritive, zero-calorie sweetener, approximately 300 to 500 times sweeter than sucrose on a weight basis.
Its defining advantage is that it introduces no sodium ions into the formulation. Instead, it delivers sweetness through a divalent calcium ion, making it the preferred choice when developers need to control or reduce sodium intake in the end product. It is widely used in low-sodium food, pharmaceutical oral preparations and oral care products such as toothpaste and mouthwash.
Calcium saccharin is chemically stable over a wide pH range and under heat, does not ferment in the mouth, and is not metabolized by the body — it provides sweetness without calories and without contributing to dental caries.
Key Product Characteristics
1.Sodium-free by nature: No sodium ions introduced; ideal for low-sodium / reduced-sodium formula development and sodium-restricted diet products
2.High sweetness intensity: 300–500× sucrose, used at very low dosage, cost-effective per sweetness unit
3.Zero calorie & non-nutritive: Not metabolized by the body, suitable for sugar-free, diet and weight-management products
4.Excellent stability: Heat stable and stable across a broad pH range; survives baking, hot filling and sterilization without decomposition
5.Mild taste profile: Milder metallic bitter aftertaste compared with sodium saccharin, giving a cleaner mouthfeel
6.Non-cariogenic: Not fermented by oral bacteria, does not produce acid or contribute to tooth decay
7.Calcium ion carrier: Delivers a small amount of calcium, a minor plus for oral care and mineral-focused formulations
8.Regulatory approved: Listed as E954(iii) in EU, approved by FDA (21 CFR 180.37), compliant with FCC / USP / BP / EP
Main Functions
1. High-intensity Sweetening: Delivers 300–500 times the sweetness of sucrose at a fraction of the dosage, replacing sugar in zero-calorie and reduced-sugar products without adding calories or carbohydrates.
2. Sodium-free Sweetness Delivery: Provides sweet taste without introducing sodium ions, enabling low-sodium and sodium-free product claims — a unique advantage over sodium saccharin in formulations targeting hypertension-conscious consumers and medical nutrition.
3. Bitterness & Astringency Masking: Masks the bitter, astringent or unpleasant taste of active ingredients such as fluoride, antiseptics, herbal extracts, drugs and vitamins, improving palatability and patient / consumer acceptance.
4. Stability Across Processing Conditions: Withstands high-temperature processing (baking, hot filling, sterilization) and remains stable over a wide pH range, retaining sweetness throughout product shelf life.
5. Non-cariogenic Oral Sweetening: Not fermented by oral bacteria, does not lower plaque pH, and does not contribute to tooth decay — making it suitable for oral care and sugar-free confectionery where dental health is a claim.
6. Calcium Ion Contribution: The calcium counterion provides a small amount of dietary calcium, complementing enamel remineralization and mineral-supplement positioning.
Application Scope
Oral Care & Personal Care: Toothpaste (regular, whitening, desensitizing and children’s toothpaste), mouthwash and mouth rinse, dental floss coating, chewing gum, breath strips and lip care products.
Pharmaceutical & Healthcare: Chewable tablets, lozenges and throat pastilles, oral syrups and suspensions, dry powder syrups, vitamin and mineral effervescent tablets, antacid suspensions, and medications for sodium-restricted patients.
Food & Beverage: Diet and sugar-free beverages, tabletop sweeteners, sugar-free confectionery and hard candy, jams and jellies, baked goods, dairy desserts, and low-sodium functional / medical nutrition products.
Other Applications: Veterinary and animal feed palatability, and specialty electroplating brightener formulations.
Packaging & Storage
Packaging: 25kg fiber drum / kraft paper bag with PE inner liner; palletized and stretch-wrapped available
Storage Condition: Store in cool, dry, ventilated warehouse. Keep tightly sealed, away from moisture, direct sunlight, heat and odor sources.
Shelf Life: 24 months under sealed, dry storage conditions from production date
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