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What is the benefit of 'saccharin sodium' in toothpaste?
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Taste: Saccharin is an artificial sweetener.
Answered 8/1/2012
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Taste: The only benefit is that it adds a sweet taste to the toothpaste. Without it, the toothpaste would be very bitter. Don't worry - it does not cause cavities.
Answered 11/9/2015
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Saccharin: It is a sweetening agent. Toothpaste is soap not many people would like the taste of it.
Answered 4/22/2013
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