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cyclamate

Derivative of cyclohexysulphamic acid, formerly used as an artificial sweetener, 30 times sweeter than sugar. It was first synthesized in 1937.

Its use in foods was banned in the USA and the UK from 1970, when studies showed that massive doses caused cancer in rats.



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1969: The federal government banned artificial sweeteners known as cyclamates because of evidence they caused cancer in laboratory rats.
Newsline; For updates and more in-depth stories: ... by The Seattle Times (Seattle, WA)
In 1969, the federal government banned artificial sweeteners known as cyclamates because of evidence they caused cancer in laboratory rats.
Today in History - Oct. 18 by The Associated Press / AP News
for its high cholesterol and cyclamates was a legal substance and Red Dye No.
STEWING FOR FOOD FIGHT OVER NEWEST GUIDELINES by Daily News (Los Angeles, CA)
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