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Splenda (Sucralose)

Low concern

FDA approved sucralose as a general-purpose sweetener in 1999 after reviewing more than 110 studies. EFSA has reaffirmed safety.

Found in

152 products

What it is

Splenda is a brand name for sucralose-based no-calorie sweetener products. Sucralose is a chlorinated derivative of sucrose, approximately 600 times sweeter than sugar.

High-intensity non-nutritive sweetener used to provide sweetness without calories; heat-stable for baking.

Why it's flagged

possible gut microbiome alteration in animal studies

What regulators actually say

"Sucralose may be safely used as a sweetener in foods generally"

21 CFR 172.831 — ecfr.gov

"Sucralose is approved for use as a general purpose sweetener in foods."

FDA — fda.gov

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Approved as general-purpose sweetener (21 CFR 172.831)

European Union — EFSA

Approved (E 955), ADI 15 mg/kg bw/day

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