Sucralose
Sucralose is a low-calorie sweetener that is about 600 times sweeter than table sugar and often used as a sugar substitute.
Found In
- Baked goods
- Chewing gum
- Dairy products
- Diet and zero-sugar beverages
- Gelatins
- 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
- 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.
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
FDA U.S. Food And Drug Administration
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.
Learn more →EFSA European Food Safety Authority
Safe for intended uses. [additive]
Safety reaffirmed in 2026.
In 2011a and 2011b, EFSA evaluated health claims related to Sucralose and either lower blood glucose rise after consumption or maintenance of tooth mineralization.
Learn more →JECFA Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives
Safe for intended uses.
Learn more →Health Canada
Safe for intended uses.
Learn more →This page was last updated on 2/26/2026