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E959 — Neohesperidine dihydrochalcone
Sweetener
E959 (Neohesperidine dihydrochalcone), a sweetener, is rated "watch": fine in moderation. A sweetener derived from bitter orange peel, used mostly as a flavour enhancer. Yuka moved it from green to yellow in 03/2023.
Why it's rated “watch”
A sweetener derived from bitter orange peel, used mostly as a flavour enhancer. Yuka moved it from green to yellow in 03/2023.
Risk rating: Watch
Mixed evidence or a specific concern (gut, allergy, or contested safety data). Not alarming, but worth keeping an eye on rather than eating without limit.
Frequently asked questions
Is E959 (Neohesperidine dihydrochalcone) safe?
A sweetener derived from bitter orange peel, used mostly as a flavour enhancer. Yuka moved it from green to yellow in 03/2023.
What are other names for E959?
E959 is also known as neohesperidine dihydrochalcone, neohesperidin dc, nhdc.