Sucralose (Sweetener)
International number (INS/E number) E955
How it's written on Korean labels 수크랄로스
What is this additive?
An artificial sweetener about 600 times sweeter than sugar. Research continues on its effects on gut bacteria and metabolism.
Note Debated in research, or something certain people should watch.
What is it used for?
- Gives sweetness in tiny amounts, used to cut sugar and calories.
Safety summary
JECFA acceptable daily intake (ADI): 0–15 mg per kg of body weight per day (evaluated 1990)
⚠ To verify: we haven't re-checked this value against the original JECFA database entry.
In Korea it may be used only within the food-by-food limits in the MFDS Food Additives Code.
Sources: JECFA database (FAO/WHO) · Food Safety Korea (MFDS Food Additives Code, Korean)
Permitted in Korea within legal limits. This is reference information summarized from public regulatory and research sources, not medical advice.
Common in
Zero/low-calorie drinksProtein barsYogurt & dairySauces & dressings
Use differs by food type, and products of the same type can have different ingredients.
If you want to avoid it
- “Zero”, “sugar-free” and “low-calorie” products often use sweeteners — read the ingredient list.
Products with Sucralose
No collected product lists Sucralose yet. We'll show them here as products are added.
Found by matching text in the ingredient list, so some products may be missed or mismatched. Always check the package. This list refreshes once a day.
Related additives
Acesulfame potassiumAspartameSteviaNeotame / advantameSodium saccharinErythritolSugar alcohols (maltitol, sorbitol, xylitol)Allulose
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