This document summarizes information about sucralose, an artificial sweetener. It discusses sucralose's history and discovery in 1976. It was approved in Canada in 1991 and over 60 countries by 2006. Sucralose is 600 times sweeter than sugar. The document outlines sucralose's applications in foods and beverages where it can replace sugar. Finally, it lists potential side effects for human health such as digestive issues, headaches, and allergic reactions.