E224: Potassium Metabisulfite (Campden Salt) vs. E955: Sucralose (Splenda / 600x Heat-Stable Sweetener)
Comparing 2 standards across 12 specifications. 12 key differences identified.
E224 (Potassium Metabisulfite / K2S2O5) is a white crystalline powder releasing 57.6% sulfur dioxide by weight when dissolved in acidic liquids. INS 224, ADI is 0.7 mg/kg bw/day, the premier sanitizing and stabilizing agent in commercial winemaking.
E955 (Sucralose) is a chlorinated disaccharide synthesized by selective chlorination of sucrose (replacing three hydroxyl groups with chlorine atoms). INS 955, ADI is 15 mg/kg bw/day, providing 600x sugar sweetness with zero calories and full heat stability for baking.
Specification Comparison Table
12 Parameters| Parameter / Spec | ||
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E-Number Code
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E224 | E955 |
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INS / Codex Number
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INS 224 | INS 955 |
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Functional Class
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Preservative, Antioxidant, Sanitizer | Non-Nutritive High-Intensity Sweetener |
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Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI)
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0.7 mg / kg body weight per day (as SO2 equivalent) | 15 mg / kg body weight per day (US FDA: 5 mg/kg) |
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Common Target Foods
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Grape must, commercial wines, ciders, lemon juice concentrates, dried fruit processing | Protein powders, baked keto goods, sugar-free syrups, beverages, Splenda packets |
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Dietary Compliance
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Vegan, Halal, Kosher (Allergen labeling required) | 100% Vegan, Halal, Kosher, Diabetic Safe, Dental Safe (Non-cariogenic) |
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Safety Approval
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EFSA Authorized / FDA GRAS (21 CFR 182.3637) | EFSA Authorized / FDA Approved (21 CFR 172.831) |
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Chemical Formula
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K2S2O5 | — |
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Primary Mechanism
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Releases free SO2 and potassium ions, neutralizing wild yeasts and preventing enzymatic must oxidation | — |
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Relative Sweetness Index
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— | 600x Sucrose |
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Caloric Value
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— | 0.0 kcal / g (Not recognized by digestive enzymes; 85% excreted unabsorbed) kcal/g |
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Thermal Stability
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— | Thermally stable up to 200°C (392°F) (Fully bake-stable) |