Sucralose

Medium Concern

Artificial Sweetener

Also known as

sucralosee955splenda

The concern

WHO 2023 guidelines advise against non-sugar sweeteners. A 2023 study in the Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health found sucralose-6-acetate (a gut metabolite) is genotoxic. May disrupt gut microbiome balance.

Read the source: WHO / Journal of Toxicology

What to look for on labels

This ingredient may appear under any of the following names or codes on product labels:

Sucralose
sucralose
e955
splenda

Learn more

Read the full evidence directly from the authoritative source.

View source — WHO / Journal of Toxicology

Data sourced from IARC, FDA, EFSA, WHO and EWG public data. For informational purposes only. This does not constitute medical or legal advice.

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