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E955SweetenerModerate concern
Sucralose
In plain words
The short version
A heat-stable, calorie-free sweetener about 600 times sweeter than sucrose.
Why we flag it amber
It's permitted and generally considered safe, but there are a few reasons to be mindful — like sensitivities in some people, debated studies, or intake limits. The Safety section below explains the specifics.
Safety profile
ADI of 15 mg/kg body weight (FDA), 5 mg/kg (EU). Most sucralose passes through unchanged. Recent studies have raised questions about heat-degradation products (chloropropanols) when baked at very high temperatures and about effects on gut microbiota.
The detail
Educational information only. Not medical or dietary advice.