Sucralose (Pure Sweetener)
Sugars & Alternative Sweeteners · 9 specs
Direct Answer
Sucralose is a high-intensity non-nutritive sweetener synthesized by selectively chlorinating sucrose (replacing three hydroxyl groups with chlorine atoms). It is 600 times sweeter than sucrose with zero calories, zero glycemic impact, and extreme heat stability.
Source: FDA / JECFA / EFSA · Last reviewed Aug 28, 2026
Specs
| Relative Sweetness Index | 600 (600x Sucrose) |
| Energy / Calories | 0 kcal |
| Glycemic Index (GI) | 0 (Zero glycemic impact) |
| Total Carbohydrates | 0.0 g |
| Net Effective Carbohydrates | 0.0 g |
| Molecular Composition | 1,6-Dichloro-1,6-dideoxy-β-D-fructofuranosyl-4-chloro-4-deoxy-α-D-galactopyranoside |
| Dental Caries Risk | Non-Cariogenic |
| Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) | 5.0 mg / kg body weight per day (FDA) |
| Thermal Stability | Stable up to 220°C (428°F) |
Chlorinated Sucrose Molecule Stability
Because the human digestive tract does not recognize the chlorinated carbohydrate molecule, over 85% of ingested sucralose is excreted unabsorbed in feces and the remainder is filtered unchanged by kidneys without metabolic breakdown.
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