Sucralose: Is it okay to consume?
Occasional sucralose is probably not a crisis , but regular daily use is not something I’d make a health habit , especially for someone already paying attention to glucose, inflammation, and gut health. 1) Chemical makeup and source Sucralose is a synthetic, non-nutritive sweetener. Chemically, it is a modified form of sucrose — table sugar — but it is not sugar once modified. Item Sucralose Common brand association Splenda, though Splenda packets also contain fillers Chemical formula C₁₂H₁₉Cl₃O₈ Structure A chlorinated disaccharide derivative How it is made Starts with sucrose; three hydroxyl groups are replaced with chlorine atoms EU food additive number E955 Calories Essentially zero at typical use levels PubChem describes sucralose as a disaccharide derivative with chlorinated fructose/galactose-li...