Cyclamate (Cyclamic Acid and Salts)
Function: Artificial Sweetener
E952 is the European food-additive number for Cyclamate (Cyclamic Acid and Salts), a sweetener — used to add a sweet taste with little or no sugar. Cyclamate (Cyclamic Acid and Salts) (E952) is a sweetener used as a food additive.
What is E952 used for?
Cyclamate (Cyclamic Acid and Salts) (E952) is a sweetener — used to add a sweet taste with little or no sugar. It is added during food production for a technological purpose rather than for nutrition. See all sweeteners (E-numbers).
Is E952 safe or restricted?
E952 is approved for use in the EU. It sits among the additives EFSA keeps under ongoing review as new evidence is published. Forkin classifies it as “Under monitoring” and does not make health claims. See the methodology for how regulatory levels are assigned, or the guide to how EU additives are approved, re-evaluated and banned.
Is E952 vegan or vegetarian?
Cyclamate (Cyclamic Acid and Salts) (E952) is typically produced from plant, mineral, or synthetic sources, so it is generally suitable for vegans and vegetarians.
The production source can vary between manufacturers — the Forkin app shows the verified vegan and vegetarian status per product. Always read the label for allergens.
Which foods contain E952?
E952 appears in 1,005 of the 4.7 million products in Forkin's catalogue — most often in sugar-free sweeteners, cola and sparkling water.
- Sugar-Free Sweeteners147
- Cola104
- Sparkling Water61
- Flavored Syrups60
- Flavored Water40
- Energy Drink39
- Protein Powder / Shake37
- Dietary Supplements37
Often appears alongside
Additives most frequently found in the same ingredient lists as E952 across the catalogue.
Counts reflect Forkin's independently enriched product catalogue and update as new products are added — they are not a market-share statistic.
Frequently asked questions about E952
- What is E952?
- E952 is the E-number for Cyclamate (Cyclamic Acid and Salts), a sweetener — used to add a sweet taste with little or no sugar. Cyclamate (Cyclamic Acid and Salts) (E952) is a sweetener used as a food additive.
- What is E952 used for?
- Cyclamate (Cyclamic Acid and Salts) (E952) is a sweetener — used to add a sweet taste with little or no sugar. Manufacturers add it during processing rather than for nutrition. The Forkin app shows which products in your scan history actually contain it.
- Which foods contain E952?
- E952 appears in 1,005 of the 4.7 million products in Forkin's catalogue — most often in sugar-free sweeteners, cola and sparkling water. Scan any barcode with the Forkin app to see instantly whether a specific product contains it.
- Is E952 vegan or vegetarian?
- Cyclamate (Cyclamic Acid and Salts) (E952) is typically produced from plant, mineral, or synthetic sources, so it is generally suitable for vegans and vegetarians. The Forkin app shows the verified vegan and vegetarian status per product, since the source can vary between manufacturers.
- Is E952 safe, and is it banned anywhere?
- E952 is approved for use in the EU. It sits among the additives EFSA keeps under ongoing review as new evidence is published. Forkin classifies it as "Under monitoring" and does not make health claims — see the methodology page for how regulatory levels are assigned, and the Forkin app for the full profile, including acceptable daily intake (ADI) and restrictions by country.
See the full profile in Forkin
The Forkin app surfaces the full regulatory profile of E952 — acceptable daily intake (ADI), restrictions by country, vegan/vegetarian status, alternative names, and which products in your scan history contain it. See view pricing.