Discovered in 1976 by Leslie Hough at Tate & Lyle, a British sugar company.
Hough accidentally tasted sucralose while testing another substance, mistaking instructions. Sucralose was developed jointly by Tate & Lyle and Johnson & Johnson.
Made from sucrose (table sugar) through a multi-step chemical process. Three hydroxyl groups in sucrose are replaced with chlorine atoms. This process makes sucralose 600 times sweeter than sugar.
Pack Size: 10Kg Bag
Pack Size: 10Kg Bag
Sucralose is a non-nutritive sweetener, meaning it contains no calories.
Use in Beverages:
- Sucralose is widely used in beverages as a sugar substitute.
It is found in various drinks, including:
- Ready to Drink Cocktails or RTDs
- Premixed Spirits
- Soda
- Juice
- Tea
- Coffee
- Sports drinks
- Energy drinks
- Sucralose is often used in combination with other sweeteners, such as aspartame and stevia.
This creates a more complex flavour profile and can help mask the bitter aftertaste of some artificial sweeteners.
How Sucralose Sweetens Beverages:
Sucralose binds to taste receptors on the tongue, triggering a sweet taste sensation.
Unlike sugar, sucralose is not metabolised by the body and does not contribute to calories.
It is excreted in the urine and faeces unchanged.
Safety and Regulations:
Sucralose is generally considered safe for consumption by the FDA and other regulatory agencies. The acceptable daily intake (ADI) for sucralose is 1.5 mg/kg body weight.
However, there is some ongoing research about the potential health effects of sucralose, including its impact on gut bacteria and blood sugar levels.
Additional Information:
Sucralose is heat-stable, making it suitable for use in hot beverages.
It is also soluble in water, making it easy to add to beverages.
Sucralose has a long shelf life and does not degrade over time.
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