Artificial sweeteners have been around longer than you might imagine, and as long as they have been around they have raised questions and produced challenges for those trying to protect the food supply. The Fascinating history of Saccharin, the first artificial sweetener, is a story of science, industry, regulation, and consumers seeking a sweet treat without the guilt.

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