Sucralose
Sucralose
Sucralose (pronunciation: /ˈsuːkrəˌloʊs/) is an artificial sweetener and sugar substitute. It is a non-nutritive sweetener that is used to sweeten products such as foods, beverages, and dietary supplements.
Etymology
The term "sucralose" is derived from the words "sucrose" and "halogen". Sucrose is the scientific name for table sugar, and halogen refers to the process of chlorination that is used to create sucralose.
Production
Sucralose is produced by chlorinating sucrose, a process that selectively substitutes three of the hydroxyl groups in sucrose with chlorine atoms to produce the sweetener.
Use
Sucralose is used in many food and beverage products because it is a no-calorie sweetener, does not promote dental cavities, is safe for consumption by diabetics, and does not affect insulin levels. Sucralose is also used in dietary supplements.
Health Effects
While sucralose is recognized as safe by several health and food safety organizations, some studies have raised potential concerns about its use. However, these studies are not conclusive and further research is needed.
Related Terms
- Artificial sweetener
- Sugar substitute
- Non-nutritive sweetener
- Dietary supplement
- Chlorination
- Sucrose
- Insulin
- Diabetes
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Sucralose
- Wikipedia's article - Sucralose
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