Sucralose Sweetener

What is Sucralose?
Sucralose is a common artificial food sweetener that contains no nutritional content of its own. It is about 600 times sweeter than table sugar, and most of it is not absorbed by the body. Since 2004, the European Union has licensed sucralose as a food sweetener under the number E955. Sucralose is a trichlorinated sucrose molecule, which is a chemically altered form of sucrose (table sugar). Sucralose is very stable, it is not affected by light and heat, and it is not affected by various pH conditions. In addition to reliable stability, sucralose is popular for taste and texture, and it doesn't have a weird aftertaste. Therefore, sucralose is ideal for baking and is also very suitable for commercial foods that require long-term shelf life. Like the EU, sucralose is licensed in more than 80 countries including the US, Canada and Australia. In fact, sucralose has grown in popularity compared to other commonly used artificial sweeteners such as aspartame, acesulfame K, and saccharin.

1. After eating sucralose, most of it will not be absorbed by the body, but will be excreted through the digestive system together with excrement. Because sucralose is poorly absorbed by the digestive tract, only 5% to 20% of sucralose actually enters the bloodstream. The remainder is excreted in urine and does not remain in tissues. Therefore, sucralose actually only exists in the body for a short time after you consume it.
2. Health benefits of sucralose Since sucralose is a non-nutritive substitute for sugar, it has no actual and direct health benefits, but has many indirect benefits. It is well known that sugar intake is strongly associated with dental caries (tooth decay) and periodontal (gum) disease. Using sucralose can reduce sugar intake, which is good for dental health, so it will not cause caries.
3. Sucralose is used as a non-nutritive sweetener in many low-calorie products. It is also beneficial for weight loss and obesity-related diseases, including cardiovascular disease (CVD), type 2 diabetes, polycystic ovary syndrome, and some cancers. It has also been scientifically proven that sucralose does not affect hunger, nor does it trigger an insulin response. In addition to causing obesity, sugar is also a risk factor for cardiovascular disease due to its potential to increase serum triglycerides.

So, by replacing sugar with sucralose, you can reduce your risk of heart disease, stroke, and prevent high insulin levels. Because sucralose does not affect blood sugar or serum insulin levels, it is also suitable for people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes.