Sucralose - Calorie-Free
Sweetener
Sucralose is the only calorie-free
sweetener made from sugar. Its sugar-like taste (600 times sweeter than
sugar) and stability allows food manufacturers and consumers to use it
almost anywhere sugar is used, including cooking and baking. Sucralose
is also used as a calorie-free sweetener in nutritional supplements, medical
foods, and vitamin supplements.
Sucralose is available in
supermarkets as a tabletop non-caloric sweetener under the brand name
Splenda® in two forms – granular and packets. The granular sweetener
can be used as a straightforward replacement for sugar.
Calorie Control and Weight
Loss Benefits
Like other calorie-free sweeteners,
sucralose passes through the body undigested. This permits dieters and
other consumers to enjoy sweet-tasting foods without ingesting extra 'sugar'
calories. In this way, sucralose plays an important role in helping consumers
to control their calories and maintain a healthy weight. Sucralose is
also useful for diabetics as research shows it has no effect on carb-metabolism,
blood glucose control, or insulin secretion.
Safety of Sucralose Calorie-Free
Sweeteners
Sucralose was approved by
the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for use as a caloric-free sweetener
in 15 food and beverage categories - the broadest first-time approval
ever granted by FDA for a food ingredient. Sucralose is also approved
for use in foods and beverages in more than 40 countries. It is safe for
all groups, including pregnant women, nursing mothers, and children of
all ages.
For calorie details of 2500
Foods, see Calories
in Foods
Calories & Sweeteners - More Information
Calories in Sugar/Sweeteners
Nutrition in Sugar
Calorie-Free Sweeteners
Low Calorie Sweeteners
Acesulfame K
Saccharin
Sucralose
Glycemic Index
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