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

They advise against consuming nonnutritive sweeteners, such as aspartame and sucralose.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

Ingesting sucralose in place of these nutrients means the microbes do not grow, as sucralose cannot be broken down by the enzymes that degrade natural sugars to fuel their metabolism.

From Salon

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