sweetener INS 955

Sucralose E955

artificial — Primarily synthetic.

🇪🇺 EU: Approved

🇺🇸 USA: Approved

🇯🇵 Japan: Approved

🇦🇺 AU/NZ: Approved

🇨🇦 Canada: Approved

Scientific Name

1,6-Dichloro-1,6-dideoxy-β-D-fructofuranosyl-4-chloro-4-deoxy-α-D-galactopyranoside

CAS: 56038-13-2

Factual Regulatory Reference

This database provides factual regulatory information compiled from official government sources. It does not constitute medical, nutritional, or safety advice. Regulatory status varies by country and is subject to change. Always refer to your local regulatory authority for the most current information.

? Did You Know?

Beyond food, Sucralose is also used in medicine, household products. Its versatility makes it one of the most multi-purpose chemical compounds in everyday life.

To reach the Acceptable Daily Intake limit, a 60kg adult would need to consume approximately ~18 cans of diet soda (355ml) in a single day. (This is a mathematical illustration, not a safety recommendation.)

Sucralose is fully synthetic — it doesn't exist in nature and is manufactured entirely through chemical processes.

Detailed Regulatory Assessment

🇪🇺

European Union (EFSA)

approved Max: varies by food category mg/kg

Under re-evaluation by EFSA (expected 2026)

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United States (FDA)

approved Approved food additive

Approved since 1998

🇯🇵

Japan (MHLW)

approved Cat: 指定添加物

Compliant with Japanese food sanitation law.

Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI)

International Standard (JECFA)

0–15 mg/kg bw/day

mg/kg body weight per day

European Standard (EFSA)

15 mg/kg bw/day (under review)

Everyday Perspective

For a 60kg adult, this limit is roughly equivalent to consuming:

~18 of cans of diet soda (355ml)

~50mg per serving

~75 of packets of Splenda sweetener

~12mg per serving

Natural Occurrence

This additive is not known to occur naturally in significant quantities.

Manufacturing

Method: chemical synthesis

Produced by selective chlorination of sucrose, replacing three hydroxyl groups with chlorine atoms.

Applications Beyond Food

Medical

Used in liquid medicines, chewable tablets, and nutritional supplements.

Household

Sold as table-top sweetener (Splenda)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sucralose (E955)?

Sucralose (E955) is a sweetener used in food products. It is artificial and synthetic. A synthetic non-caloric sweetener approximately 600 times sweeter than sucrose. Made by selectively chlorinating sucrose.

What is the ADI for Sucralose?

The Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) for Sucralose is 0–15 mg/kg bw/day as established by JECFA (Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives). ADI represents the amount that can be consumed daily over a lifetime without appreciable health risk.

What foods contain Sucralose?

Sucralose is used in various food categories including Other non-alcoholic beverages, Other confectionery. It is used as a sweetener in these products.

Is Sucralose the same as Splenda?

Yes, Sucralose is also known as Splenda, Trichlorogalactosucrose. These are different names for the same substance.