1· Sodium saccharin industry development Sodium saccharin was invented by Americans G. Fahlarg and I. Remen in 1878. The United States began industrial production of sodium saccharin in 1910. Sodium saccharin is about 500 times sweeter than sucrose, and its low price and stable performance make it widely used. For saccharin sodium, its main disadvantages are: its concentration is more than 0.03% with bitter taste, under acidic conditions, the sodium saccharin is heated, its sweet taste will gradually disappear, and at the same time it will turn into a bitter taste of o-aminosulfonyl benzoic acid. In recent years, the carcinogenicity of sodium saccharin has been widely concerned, which in turn affects its use to some extent. Since the 1960s, China has mainly synthesized sweeteners with sodium saccharin, and the annual consumption is nearly 10,000 tons. Due to safety problems, China began to control its production and application, and some small-scale manufacturers have been shut down. At the same time, the capacity of the big factory has also been limited. From the current point of view, it is likely to withdraw from the market. At present, in China, saccharin sodium is mainly used as a synthetic sweetener, mainly for pickles, juices, candied fruits, and mixed wines. It is indispensable in people's lives. We use toothpaste, food and beverages for daily brushing. All ingredients containing sodium saccharin, the maximum dosage of 5g / kg, should not be used in baby food.
According to reports, in the United States, saccharin sodium is mainly used in food and medicine industries, about 61% for non-alcoholic beverages, 20% for food sweeteners, and 19% for other foods and beverages, that is, about 60%-80% sodium saccharin is used in food and beverage. [1]
The development of the saccharin sodium industry is restricted by the national industrial policy. For saccharin sodium products, the state implements fixed-point production, production-limited production, and total quantity control. Enterprises need to approve annual production plans. At present, there are currently 4 national manufacturers of saccharin sodium in China, Shanghai Fuxin Chemical Co., Ltd., Tianjin North Food Co., Ltd., Tianjin Changjie Chemical Co., Ltd., Kaifeng Xinghua Fine Chemical Plant, and the quality of saccharin sodium produced by them. It has reached national standards and is able to meet internationally recognized British Pharmacopoeia standards.
2. Problems in the sodium saccharin industry 2.1 Definition of sodium saccharin Sodium saccharin, also known as sodium sulphonyl phenylimide, has a colorless to white orthorhombic platy crystal or white crystalline weathered powder, odorless, containing two The crystal water of the molecule is soluble in water. In terms of sweetness, it is about 500 times that of sucrose in a dilute solution. When the concentration is relatively large, it has a bitter taste. When the sodium saccharin is heated under acidic conditions, the sweetness is lost. At the same time, it forms a bitter taste of o-aminosulfonylbenzoic acid. This substance is colorless and stable in performance, because its heat is relatively low, and thus it is not easily absorbed by the human body, but it can be excreted with the body and the like. In addition, sodium saccharin is used as a substitute for sugar by patients such as obesity and hyperlipidemia.
The anion decomposed by sodium saccharin has a strong sweet taste, but has no sweet taste in the molecular state, and has a bitter taste. Sodium saccharin has a large solubility and a large degree of dissociation, and thus has a strong sweet taste. Sodium saccharin slowly decomposes when boiled, and if used in combination with other sweeteners in an appropriate ratio, it is closer to the sweetness of sugar. Sodium saccharin does not cause food dyeing and fermentation.
2.2 Sodium saccharin safety According to the data, if the human body ingests a high concentration of sodium saccharin for a long time, it can promote the tumor-promoting substances of other known bladder cancer to induce tumor at low dose. The consumption of sodium saccharin is limited internationally. In food, sodium saccharin is not a natural ingredient and does not have any nutritional value for the human body. If the concentration of sodium saccharin in the human body is relatively high, then the human body will produce a series of changes. In the human body, saccharin sodium is not used, it will affect and restrict the absorption of nutrients in the gastrointestinal tract, and at the same time produce acidic organic compounds, these changes will reduce the body weight. As a substitute for sugar, saccharin sodium can bring convenience to people with diabetes and obesity. However, since sodium saccharin is carcinogenic, patients should be used sparingly. [2]
2.3 Problems in the production of sodium saccharin For sodium saccharin, it is usually produced mainly by the toluene method and the phthalic anhydride method. Among them, in the process of producing sodium saccharin by the toluene method, an intermediate product such as o-toluenesulfonamide is generally produced, and o-toluenesulfonamide is often insoluble saccharin after oxidation and acid precipitation. In the actual production process, unreacted o-toluenesulfonamide cannot be completely separated due to incomplete oxidation, and o-toluenesulfonamide is a carcinogen. In this case, the national industrial policy further limits the development of the sodium saccharin industry. . To this end, the state has fixed-point production and limited production and sales control of saccharin sodium products. For annual production plans, enterprises need to be examined and approved, and strict management is also used in the use of saccharin sodium products.
Saccharin sodium is still a highly polluting industry. Sodium saccharin production consumes 14 kinds of chemical raw and auxiliary materials such as strong acid and strong alkali. Each production of 1t saccharin sodium consumes 13.2t of raw materials and 24t of water. The total waste discharge is as high as 26.2t. Things often pollute the environment. [3]
However, in terms of production process, after long-term improvement and continuous improvement, the production process of saccharin sodium has become mature. The domestic use of phthalic anhydride to produce saccharin sodium, both in terms of yield and quality, has reached the international advanced level and has strong competitiveness in the international market.
2.4 Problems in the use of sodium saccharin The use of saccharin sodium in the food and the unauthorized use of the scope of the phenomenon is more serious. According to authoritative data, in recent years, the application of saccharin sodium in foods has been significantly over-range and over-extended. In order to reduce production costs and make huge profits, some manufacturers generally use saccharin sodium instead of sucrose in beverages, preserves, and even foods such as jelly for children. However, they do not have any label on the food label, and then To a large extent, it violates consumers' right to know.
Sodium saccharin in the vast towns and rural markets in China, its use range reached the level of flooding. The China Consumers Association surveyed nearly 100 different grades and types of beverages in China. The survey results show that there are about 61.2% of beverages containing various sweeteners nationwide, of which about 55.1% The beverage contains sodium saccharin; about 23.5% of the beverages use different levels of sodium saccharin in the production process, but they are not clearly indicated on the label; especially in the urban and rural markets, 90.9% of the beverages contain sodium saccharin. The use of sodium saccharin is surprisingly high.
3. Measures and recommendations to solve the problem of sodium saccharin industry All localities need to manage the production of saccharin sodium strictly and in a planned manner, while strictly controlling the total production of saccharin sodium. For the implementation of the saccharin sodium production plan, the local administrative supervision department needs to strengthen supervision, guide the enterprise production according to the annual plan issued by the state, and take effective measures to control the sales to prevent over-production and over-selling.
For enterprises and individuals using sodium saccharin, strict management, and in accordance with the relevant provisions of the "Sanitary Standards for the Use of Food additives", further clarify the variety and scope of application of saccharin sodium, and at the same time, it must be clearly marked on the product label.
In terms of food safety, strengthen supervision and rectify the market for saccharin sodium. For the nationally designated saccharin sodium production enterprises, it is necessary to produce saccharin sodium products according to the production plan, and at the same time, strictly label the packaging materials according to the relevant provisions of the national standards, and affix the certification trademark marks to obvious positions.
For the backward equipment for the production of saccharin sodium, it is necessary to speed up the elimination process, increase the environmental management efforts, and continuously improve the environmental protection threshold. For saccharin sodium production enterprises, if the emission exceeds the standard exceeds the total amount, in this case, it is necessary to carry out a rectification within a time limit. If the treatment is overdue, the rectification must be stopped.
In the existing national sucrose sodium production enterprises, if the new standards of saccharin sodium industry are not met, the country will no longer arrange annual production plans for saccharin sodium.
Establish and improve food hygiene regulations. In terms of the “Food Additive Sanitation Management Measuresâ€, the state needs to improve the corresponding rules and regulations as soon as possible, increase management regulations in the operation chain, further standardize production and business operations, and then provide a legal basis for the organization to carry out health supervision work to a certain extent.
Increase supervision and enforcement. In all aspects of the production, sale, storage and use of food additives, food hygiene supervision departments need to attach great importance to supervision and reverse the passive situation. Strengthen testing of food additives to further ensure that food hygiene quality meets national health standards.
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