Foods Containing E954 (Saccharin)
E954 (Saccharin) is saccharin — the oldest artificial sweetener, discovered in 1879; once linked to bladder cancer in rodents but cleared as safe for humans by EFSA. Here are the foods where you'll find it on the label.
Common foods that contain E954
- diet drinks
- sugar-free chewing gum
- low-calorie desserts
- sports drinks
- table-top sweeteners
In the UK and EU, E954 must be declared either as "E954" or as "Saccharin" in the ingredients list.
Is E954 safe?
E954 is authorised in the EU and UK but carries genuine concerns. For most people consuming Saccharin in typical quantities, health effects are unlikely — but the caution flag reflects either active scientific debate, mandatory warning labels, allergen status, or conditions attached to its authorisation.
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Reduce or replace E954
Products relevant to E954 and your dietary choices
Natural Sweeteners
Stevia, monk fruit and erythritol — sweetness without synthetic E-numbers.
Sugar-Free Baking
Baking books and kits for recipes without artificial sweeteners.
Food Intolerance Test
Find out if sweeteners or other additives are affecting you.
Data: Open Food Facts (ODbL) · EFSA