Question
Download Solution PDFWhich of the following sweetening agent excreted from body in urine unchanged?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is saccharin.
Key Points
- Saccharin is a zero-calorie artificial sweetener.
- It is not metabolized by the human body, which means it passes through the digestive system without being broken down.
- Saccharin is excreted in the urine unchanged.
- This characteristic makes saccharin suitable for people who need to control their calorie intake, such as those with diabetes.
- Despite its non-metabolism, saccharin is still capable of providing a sweet taste.
Additional Information
- Sucralose
- It is a zero-calorie artificial sweetener made from sugar through a chemical process.
- Sucralose is not fully absorbed by the body and is mostly excreted unchanged in feces, with a small amount excreted in urine.
- It is widely used in food and beverage products.
- Aspartame
- It is a low-calorie artificial sweetener composed of phenylalanine, aspartic acid, and methanol.
- Aspartame is metabolized in the body into its constituent amino acids and methanol.
- It is not excreted unchanged and is used in various diet drinks and foods.
- Alitame
- It is a high-intensity artificial sweetener.
- Alitame is metabolized by the body and thus not excreted unchanged in urine.
- It is used in a limited number of food products.
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