Saccharin is non-nutritive sweetener and considered to be low calorie substitute for cane sugar. Saccharin is more than 500 times sweeter than sugar. Saccharin is primarily produced in two types i.e. soluble and insoluble saccharin. The soluble saccharin (in water) is called Sodium Saccharin whereas insoluble saccharin is called Insoluble Saccharin.
Solubility: Free soluble in water; sparingly soluble in alcohol.
Melting range: 226°C to 230°C.
Heavy Metals: Maximum 20 ppm.
Assay: Not less than 98.0% and Not more than 101%. (Dried substance)