Which among the following compounds is not an artificial sweetener?

The correct answer is Option (4) → Sodium benzoate

Artificial sweeteners are compounds used to provide sweetness without adding significant calories.

Sodium benzoate is not an artificial sweetener; it is a common food preservative. It is used in processed foods and beverages to inhibit the growth of microbes, such as mold and bacteria, thereby extending the product's shelf life.

Option 1: Aspartame -It is a low-calorie artificial sweetener. Widely used in soft drinks and diet foods.

Option 2: Alitame-  A high-intensity artificial sweetener. Much sweeter than sucrose.

Option 3: Sucralose - A chlorinated sugar derivative. Used as a non-caloric sweetener.

Option 4: Sodium benzoate -Not a sweetener. Used as a food preservative to prevent microbial growth.