Pamela (Coloma, MI) on 05/24/2007
Saccharin Discovery
sweetness was accidentally discovered by Ira Remsen, a professor at Johns Hopkins University, and Constantine Fahlberg, a research fellow working in Remsen's lab. In 1879, while working with coal tar derivatives (toluene), Remsen discovered saccharin's sweetness at dinner after not thoroughly washing his hands, as did Fahlberg during lunch. Remsen and Fahlberg jointly published their discovery in 1880.[2] However, in 1884, Fahlberg went on to patent and mass-produce saccharin without ever mentioning Remsen. Fahlberg grew wealthy, while Remsen merely grew irate.[3] On the matter, Remsen commented, "Fahlberg is a scoundrel. It nauseates me to hear my name mentioned in the same breath with him". Saccharin was an important discovery, especially for diabetics. Saccharin goes directly through the human digestive system without being digested. It does not affect blood insulin levels, and has effectively no food energy.
The name toluene was derived from the older name toluol that refers to tolu balsam, an aromatic extract from the tropical American tree Myroxylon balsamum, from which it was first isolated. It was originally named by Jöns Jakob Berzelius.
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Replied By Mark (VA) on 07/01/2022
I have watched the film "Sweet Misery" It is about Aspartame and how it got approved by evil means, it goes through the FDA process and shows their unrelenting corruption. Please watch it to at least realize you must find info outside of the FDA and most tests of safety 90% are done just to promote a product and really have no science of any value to show they are safe. Our government gives us about 15% of the value it should on a good day.
Replied By charity (faithville, us) on 07/01/2022
I use xylitol for saliva control and it helps a lot. I don't cook with it but what I cook is just basic simple low on bad ingredients. Bland. I sprinkle it in my mouth here and there as needed for the past year or so.Xylitol: Everything You Need to Know (healthline.com)
Our government is getting a divine reset, so things are going to be amazing in 2023. Get ready for pain in your cheeks from all the smiling he he he : )