Eating in China
Sodium cyclamate

Sodium cyclamate

Chinese name
甜蜜素(环己基氨基磺酸钠)
Mandarin pinyin
Tiánmìsù

A manufactured sweetener, usually white crystals or crystalline powder.

Type
Food additives

A CLOSER LOOK

How to recognize it

A manufactured sweetener, usually white crystals or crystalline powder.

In the kitchen

Adds sweetness to formulated drinks and foods.

Not sugar or honey; blends can contain other ingredients, so check the full label.

Ask about this ingredient

这道菜里有甜蜜素(环己基氨基磺酸钠)吗?

Does this dish contain Sodium cyclamate?

EATING IN CHINA · THE APP

Get the app

Discover local dishes, understand their ingredients and flavours, and choose what you’d like to try. Explore vegetarian, vegan and kid-friendly food ideas for your China trip.

Food guides, ingredients and trip planning are free.

See what’s in the app