sucralose

noun

su·cra·lose | \ ˈsü-krə-ˌlōs

Definition of sucralose

: a white crystalline powder C₁₂H₁₉Cl₃O₃ that is derived from sucrose and is used as a low-calorie sweetener having a sweetness of much greater intensity than sucrose

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Recent Examples on the Web Plus, foods that include MSG, histamines, nitrites, gluten, and artificial sweeteners like aspartame and sucralose. — Lisa Bain, Good Housekeeping, 31 Mar. 2021 Choose flavored or plain options, but skip brands with higher amounts of sodium, acesulfame-K, stevia, or sucralose. — Caroline Picard, Good Housekeeping, 4 Mar. 2021 Diet drinks contained only non-nutritive sweeteners such as aspartame or sucralose and natural sweeteners such as stevia. — Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 26 Oct. 2020 Several studies have linked sugar to health problems, but researchers from Yale found that sucralose, a common zero-calorie artificial sweetener, can also potentially have negative health impacts when combined with carbohydrates. — N'dea Yancey-bragg, USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2020 Participants drank seven of these beverages over the course of two weeks, and no changes were observed in the group drinking sucralose alone or sugar. — N'dea Yancey-bragg, USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2020 In a further effort to broaden Mtn Dew’s appeal, Pepsi in January debuted Mtn Dew Zero Sugar, sweetened with acesulfame potassium, aspartame and sucralose and available in 20-ounce bottles, 2-liter bottles and 12 packs of 12-ounce cans. — Laura Reiley, Washington Post, 12 Mar. 2020 The primary artificial sweeteners Coca-Cola (KO) uses in its products include aspartame, acesulfame potassium, sucralose, saccharin, cyclamate and steviol gylcosides. — Alicia Wallace, CNN, 25 Feb. 2020 The principal sweeteners used in Coca-Cola products are aspartame, acesulfame potassium, sucralose, saccharin, cyclamate and steviol glycosides. — Stephanie Toone, ajc, 27 Feb. 2020

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sucralose

noun

su·cra·lose | \ ˈsü-krə-ˌlōs

Medical Definition of sucralose

: a white crystalline powder C₁₂H₁₉Cl₃O₈ that is derived from sucrose by the chemical substitution of three chlorine atoms for three hydroxyl groups and that is used as a low-calorie sweetener having a sweetness of much greater intensity than sucrose