Cyclamates are primarily used as artificial sweeteners in a variety of food and beverage products.
Uses of Cyclamates
Cyclamates are valued for their sweet taste and are approximately 30 times sweeter than sucrose (table sugar). This makes them a useful ingredient in reducing the sugar content of various products. They are frequently combined with other artificial sweeteners, such as saccharin, to create a synergistic sweetening effect.
Here's a breakdown of specific uses:
- Baked goods: Cyclamates can be used to sweeten baked goods.
- Confections: They are added to candies and other confections.
- Desserts: They can be used as a sweetener in various desserts.
- Soft drinks: Cyclamates are often used in diet or low-sugar soft drinks.
- Preserves: They can be incorporated into jams, jellies, and other preserved foods.
- Salad dressings: Cyclamates can be used to enhance the flavor of salad dressings.
