Evaluation of Sodium in sweeteners is important in nutritional investigations and for
consumers: excessive sodium consumption is one of the major risk factors, responsible for
hypertension and cardiovascular diseases. In this study, twelve brands acquired in markets of
São Paulo city were analysed by Instrumental Neutron Activation Analyses technique (INAA).
The aim was to verify compliance with ANVISA recommendation in relation to sodium level.
The results were compared with the amounts recommended and with the tolerable intake limit
(< 0.4 g/kg). The sodium concentration in sweeteners samples showed low content for most of
the brands. The results shown that for the general population, it is not risk.