Sucralose is a low-calorie sweetener that is about 600 times sweeter than table sugar and often used as a sugar substitute.

Sucralose

Found In

  • Baked goods
  • Chewing gum
  • Dairy products
  • Diet and zero-sugar beverages
  • Gelatins

Also Known As

  • E955
  • Splenda
  • 1,6-dichloro1,6-dideoxy-β-D-fructofuranosyl-4chloro-4-deoxy-α-D-galactopyranoside

The Beverage Bottom Line

Sucralose is authorized for use in the U.S., Europe and Canada.

 

This ingredient may have authorizations in countries not included on this site.

International Assessments and Authorizations

U.S. Food And Drug Administration (FDA)

Safe for intended uses. (FDA Approved)

In 1998 and 1999, FDA authorized the use of sucralose as a non-nutritive sweetener in foods generally.

In 1996, FDA approved a health claim for sucralose, a non-cariogenic sugar substitute, and the benefits in reducing the risk of or not promoting tooth decay.

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European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)

Safe for intended uses.

Safety evaluation to be updated.

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Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA)

Safe for intended uses.

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Health Canada

Safe for intended uses.

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This page was last updated on 6/30/2025.