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

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sucralose

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

In turn, this may have adverse effects up the food chain and disrupt carefully balanced ecosystems once sucralose is released into our water system and the wider environment.

From Salon ● Jul. 17, 2024

"Artificial sweeteners in food and beverages mainly include sucralose, aspartame, saccharin and acesulfame."

From Science Daily ● Mar. 5, 2024

Back in June, I wrote about new recommendations from the World Health Organization that people limit artificial sweeteners such as aspartame, saccharine and sucralose.

From Seattle Times ● Sep. 18, 2023

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