sucralose

American  

[soo-kruh-lohs] / ˈsu krəˌloʊs /

noun

1. a white, crystalline powder, C 12 H 19 Cl 3 O 8 , produced synthetically from sucrose, about 600 times as sweet as sucrose but having no calories.

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Etymology

Origin of sucralose

First recorded in 1960–65; probably a blend of sucrose and galactose

Example Sentences

Scientists found associations with health problems for aspartame, acesulfame potassium and sucralose, which are the most commonly consumed artificial sweeteners.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 2026

But a recent study from researchers at the University of Florida shows a commonly used artificial sweetener, sucralose, may have negative effects on our freshwater ecosystems.

From Salon • Jul. 17, 2024

The added sucralose tended to accelerate the release of insulin to the glucose load.

From Science Daily • May 17, 2024

Aspartame, for example, is about 200 times sweeter than sugar and costs more than saccharin, roughly the same as sucralose and less than stevia, a sweetener industry source said.

From Reuters • Jun. 29, 2023

The participants were all healthy adults, yet each nonnutritive sweetener distinctly altered their microbiota, while saccharin and sucralose also raised blood sugar.

From Seattle Times • May 29, 2023