Additives
Sucralose (E955): What It Is and Is It Safe?
Safe
Sweetener · Sweetener
Made from sugar but 600x sweeter. EFSA's 2026 full re-evaluation found no safety concerns for genotoxicity and maintained the existing ADI. A WHO 2023 review advised against using non-sugar sweeteners for weight management.
- Category
- Sweetener — Sweetener
- Typically used in
- Diet drinks, protein products, sugar-free foods, Splenda
- Regulatory status
- Approved EU/USA/UK. EFSA 2026 re-evaluation confirmed ADI; genotoxicity concern not substantiated.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- EFSA (2026) — Safety of sucralose -E 955- as a food additive: re-evaluation https://efsa.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.2903/j.efsa.2026.9854
Products
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