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Today’s Woman
Judy Burtner
Extension Agent,
Home Economics
The controversy still continues over whether or not the sodium or calcium cyclamate sweeteners are safe and no one seems able at this point to say yes they are, or no they are not.
The Federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has said recently, however, that until further information is available on the subject through tests.and analysis, it would be wise for individuals to limit their intake of cy cl a mate-sweetened products. Saccharin is, as it has always been, considered safe.
Now, why is FDA looking at cyclamates with a suspicious eye? Simply this: laboratory rats given large doses of cyclamate chemicals have shown undesirable after effects. Scientists have also reported cases of diarrhea caused in humans after having consumed over five grams of cyclamates a day.
To be on the “safe” side, FDA has proposed a daily limit for the amount of cyclamates one should consume. For a 154 lb. adult - 3.5 grams (3500 milligrams), and for a 54 lb. child - 1.2 grams (1,200 milligrams).
At present, it is believed that 70 percent of the total consumption of cyclamates in the USA is through diet soft drinks. Until diet soft drinks are better labeled (something FDA is recommending), consumers can’t really tell how much cyclamates they are getting in each drink. For some guidance to you, however, note this: the top three Cola-type diet drinks on the market today have 380 to 600 milligrams per 10-12 fluid ounce size.
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