sucralose
noun
su·cra·lose
ˈsü-krə-ˌlōs 
: 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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The powders get their sweetness from a combination of actual fruits and sucralose, and each serving packs 20 grams of protein.
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Amanda Shapiro, Bon Appétit, 16 July 2024
These lines of evidence include proximity of a water body to septic tanks and/or leaky sewer lines, the presence of sucralose (artificial sweeteners that don’t break down), the presence of pharmaceuticals and — probably most importantly — stable isotope analysis coupled with DNA testing.
—Nicole Kirchhoff, Sun Sentinel, 4 July 2024
Added ingredients: Those who prefer to minimize their exposure to artificial ingredients may want to avoid sparkling waters with artificial sweeteners like aspartame, saccharin, and sucralose.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Ld, Health, 1 July 2024
While most are generally recognized as safe, more recent research shows that some sweeteners, like aspartame and sucralose, may have negative health impacts.
—Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 20 June 2024
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Amanda Shapiro, Bon Appétit, 16 July 2024
These lines of evidence include proximity of a water body to septic tanks and/or leaky sewer lines, the presence of sucralose (artificial sweeteners that don’t break down), the presence of pharmaceuticals and — probably most importantly — stable isotope analysis coupled with DNA testing.
—Nicole Kirchhoff, Sun Sentinel, 4 July 2024
Added ingredients: Those who prefer to minimize their exposure to artificial ingredients may want to avoid sparkling waters with artificial sweeteners like aspartame, saccharin, and sucralose.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Ld, Health, 1 July 2024
While most are generally recognized as safe, more recent research shows that some sweeteners, like aspartame and sucralose, may have negative health impacts.
—Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 20 June 2024
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sucralose
noun
su·cra·lose
ˈsü-krə-ˌlōs
: 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
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