Sweet Flavor

Saccharin

About This Entry

Saccharin is one of the oldest artificial sweeteners, roughly 300 times sweeter than sugar with a distinctive bitter aftertaste at higher concentrations — that intensity pairs with Pinot Grigio.

Wine Pairing Explanation

Primary wine styles

pinot grigio

Common Culinary Uses

aspartame
basil
chicken thigh

At a Glance

Group

Alternative Sweeteners

Classification

Sweet Flavors

Usage intensity

accent

Scientific name

Multiple sources

Scientific Classification

Display name: Saccharin
Classification: Sweet Flavors
Group: Alternative Sweeteners
Scientific name: Multiple sources

Taxonomy

Usage intensity: accent