The Artificial Sweetener Cyclamate Is Introduced
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- Series: Great Events from History II: Science and Technology Series
- Categories: Science, Medicine, Health, Economics
- Subcategories: Scientists, Business, Trade, Commerce, Chemistry, Chemists, Food, Cooking, Cuisine
- Curriculum: American History 1901-1950
- Geographical Location: Illinois
- Date: 1950
Article abstract: Abbott launched the artificial sweetener Sucaryl, which contained the sodium salt of cyclamic acid or cyclamate; Du Pont marketed a similar product, Cyclan.
Summary of Event
The first synthetic sugar substitute, saccharin, was developed in 1879. It became commercially available in 1907 but was banned for safety reasons in 1912. Sugar shortages during World War I resulted in its reintroduction. Two other artificial sweeteners, Dulcin and P-4000, were introduced later but were banned in 1950 for causing cancer in laboratory animals.
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