Did you know that sucralose is actually made from sugar, but it isn’t digested like it. In fact, most of the sucralose we consume isn’t absorbed by our bodies at all.

1. Fun Fact
Low-Calorie Sweeteners
What is Sucralose?
Low- and no-calorie sweeteners like sucralose are a tool to help
reduce the calories we consume from sugar. Sucralose is actually
made from sugar, but it isn’t digested like sugar. In fact, most of the
sucralose we consume isn’t absorbed by our bodies at all. This means
that sucralose provides the sweet taste of sugar without calories.
Sucralose is the primary sweetener in the brand name Splenda®.
What’s in a Name?
How many Calories?
Sucralose has no calories.
Some sweeteners are “low-calorie” contributing negligible
amounts of calories. Some are “no-calorie” contributing zero
calories.
While sucralose provides zero calories, packets or products
containing sucralose can have calories. Sometimes ingredients
with calories are added for flavor or texture. When this occurs,
the amount of these ingredients added per serving is so small
that their calorie contribution is low.
Is it Safe?
Yes, sucralose is safe to consume.
Sucralose is one of 8 low- and no-calorie sweeteners permitted by
the FDA for use in the US food supply. Each of the 8 have
been rigorously tested and reviewed.
Who says it’s safe? Leading global health authorities such
as the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA),
FAO/WHO Joint Expert Committee on Food Additives
(JECFA), U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA),
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) and
Health Canada.
The FDA approved sucralose for use in foods in 1998.
http://bit.ly/FDAsucralose
A little goes a long way. Because sucralose is
600 times
sweeter than sugar, only a tiny amount is needed to replace
sugar while keeping the same level of sweetness.
Sugar Sucralose
Sweet as Sugar?
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EFSA
FAO/WHO
FDA
FSANZ
Health Canada
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foodinsight.org
@FoodInsight
@FoodInsight &
@FACTSFollowers
Sources:
FDA:
http://bit.ly/FDAsucralose
IFIC Foundation:
http://bit.ly/FoodInsightSucralose
Did you know sucralose is heat-stable?
That means it’s a great calorie-saving
option to use in your favorite cooking
and baking recipes.
Get up close with sucralose...