Sucralose (E955)
- Food Fine
What is Sucralose (E955)?
Sucralose (E955) is a calorie-free sweetener made from sugar, about 600 times sweeter, used in drinks, yoghurts and baking. Normal amounts stay below the safe daily limit, and it isn't linked to cancer. It's fine; studies on blood sugar and gut bacteria are mixed, and it's best not baked at very high heat for long.
What is Yasno’s verdict on Sucralose?
Yasno’s verdict on Sucralose: Fine. No meaningful concern at normal amounts.
Is Sucralose allowed in the EU?
EU status of Sucralose: Permitted as a food additive. Conditions and limits come from the regulation cited below. Yasno summarises them and does not replace the legal text.
| Where | EU | US |
|---|---|---|
| Food | Permitted as a food additive | Regulated as a food additive by the US FDA |
What else is it called?
- Splenda
- Trichlorosucrose
- Aspasvit
Sources
- EU Food Additives Register — POL-FAD-IMPORT-3297, European Commission (DG SANTE), 2024
- Re-evaluation of sucralose (E 955) as a food additive: plain-language summary, European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), 2026
- Re-evaluation of sucralose (E 955) as a food additive, European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), 2026
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