sucralose

American

[soo-kruh-lohs] / ˈsu krəˌloʊs /

noun

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.

Etymology

Origin of sucralose

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

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In February 2026, the European Food Safety Authority published a comprehensive reassessment of sucralose.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 14, 2026

It is also different from the acceptable daily intake established specifically for sucralose.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 14, 2026

These were immediate responses, not evidence that sucralose caused lasting weight gain.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 14, 2026

"Other studies have found that sucralose can adversely affect gut health, so we wanted to see what might be happening there," Schiffman said.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 14, 2026

The 2023 investigation focused on sucralose-6-acetate, a compound that is chemically related to sucralose but is not the same substance.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 14, 2026

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