Sucralose is a no-calorie sweetener that is about 320 to 1,000 times sweeter than table sugar. It is made from sucrose through a five-step process that selectively substitutes three atoms of chlorine for three hydroxyl groups in the sugar molecule. Sucralose is stable in crystalline form and in most aqueous solutions. It is used as a general-purpose sweetener in food. It is also used in skincare products as a humectant to help retain moisture in the skin.
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Sucralose is made from sucrose through a five-step process.
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Sucralose is approved for use as a sweetener in food generally by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the United States. Sucralose is also approved for use in dietary food for special medical purpose (FSMP) intended for young children aged from 1 to 3 years.