Correct Answer - Option 1 : 550
The correct answer is 550.
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Sugar substitutes are substances that substitutes sweeteners. They may also be called "artificial sweeteners". Ex. Saccharine, Sucralose, Aspartame, Alitame etc.
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Natural sweeteners add to calorie intake and therefore many people prefer to use artificial sweeteners. Ex. Lactose (milk), fructose (honey) etc.
Saccharin :
- It is an artificial sweetener that is 300–400 times sweeter than sugar.
- It's popular as a zero-calorie substitute used in various foods including bakery products, drinks, jams, chewing gum, and tinned fruit etc.
The sweetness value of artificial sweeteners is listed below :
| Aspartame |
100 times sweeter than cane sugar |
| Saccharin |
550 times sweeter than cane sugar
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| Sucralose |
600 times sweeter than cane sugar
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| Alitame |
2000 times sweeter than cane sugar
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