Sucralose
The High-Potency Zero-Calorie Sweetener Powering Exceptional Sugar-Like Taste for Zero-Sugar Formulations
Product Specifications
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Specification
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Product Name
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Sucralose
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Abbreviation
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Trichlorosucrose
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CAS Number
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56038-13-2
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Molecular Formula
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C₁₂H₁₉Cl₃O₈
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Molecular Weight
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397.64
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Appearance
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White to Off-White Crystalline Powder
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Assay
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≥99%
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Test Method
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HPLC
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Shelf Life
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24 Months
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Storage Condition
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Store in a Cool, Dry Place, Sealed Away from Direct Strong Light and Excess Moisture
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Why Is Sucralose So Popular?
The widespread global popularity of Sucralose is closely linked to decades of verified consumer recognition, its near-perfect sugar-like taste profile, and unmatched performance across high-temperature food processing scenarios. As the only zero-calorie sweetener made from original sucrose molecule, Sucralose delivers irreplaceable functional benefits that stand out from all other zero-calorie sweeteners, playing essential roles in:
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Zero-calorie high-potency sweetening with no bitter aftertaste
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Perfect heat stability for high-temperature baking and sterilization
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Zero glycemic response that does not spike blood sugar
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Long shelf-life sweetness stability for finished products
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Clean taste equivalent to 600 times the sweetness intensity of regular sucrose
Research has shown that most natural high-potency sweeteners such as stevia extract bring noticeable licorice or bitter aftertaste, while many other sweeteners degrade easily under high processing temperatures. Sucralose is made by selectively replacing three hydroxyl groups on the sucrose molecule with chlorine atoms, resulting in a zero-calorie sweetener that tastes nearly identical to pure sugar, and remains fully stable under extreme heat conditions. This unique property has made Sucralose a cornerstone ingredient of the modern zero-sugar beverage, baked food and low-calorie wellness product categories across the world.
Key Benefits of Sucralose
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1. Delivers 600x Sucrose Sweetness with Zero Calories
Sucralose provides 600 times the sweet intensity of regular table sugar, with an extremely clean taste profile that almost perfectly replicates the taste of sucrose, no bitter, metallic or licorice aftertaste, and zero calories that will not contribute to weight gain, perfectly satisfying consumers' sugar craving needs without any calorie intake.
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2. Features Unmatched Heat Stability for High-Temperature Processing
Unlike nearly all other zero-calorie sweeteners that degrade and lose sweetness at high baking or sterilization temperatures, Sucralose remains 100% stable under temperatures up to 180°C, completely retaining its full sweetness during high-temperature baking, UHT sterilization and extrusion processing, making it the ideal zero-calorie sweetener for baked food, canned beverages and other products that require high-temperature production.
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3. Triggers Absolutely Zero Glycemic and Insulin Response
Sucralose is not metabolized by the human body for energy at all, 100% of ingested Sucralose is directly excreted without participating in any metabolic process, and it will not raise blood glucose or insulin levels at all, making it a perfectly suitable sweetener choice for diabetic populations and consumers who need to maintain very stable blood sugar levels.
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4. Supports Long-Term Dental Health
Oral cariogenic bacteria cannot ferment and utilize Sucralose to produce enamel-eroding acidic metabolites. Long-term proper intake of Sucralose will not cause dental caries, effectively supporting long-term oral dental health.
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5. Verified Ultra-High Safety with Decades of Global Consumption History
Sucralose has been approved as a safe food ingredient by food regulatory authorities across nearly all countries and regions worldwide, with more than 30 years of widespread mass consumption history and numerous authoritative safety validation studies, it has one of the most complete safety track records among all zero-calorie sweeteners.
Applications
Sucralose is an extremely versatile high-performance sweetener widely adopted across multiple fast-growing product categories:
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Zero-Sugar Carbonated and Functional Beverages
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Low-Sugar Baked Pastry and Dessert Products
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Diabetic Friendly Low-Glycemic Food Lines
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Zero-Sugar Chewing Gum, Candy and Confectionery
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Zero-Calorie Tabletop Sweeteners
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Low-Sugar Dairy, Plant Milk and Yogurt Products
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Sports Nutrition and Energy Drink Formulations
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Multi-Vitamin and Mineral Chewable Supplement Products
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Crystalline Powder Blends
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Granulated Tabletop Sweeteners
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Liquid Syrup Formulations
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Zero-Sugar Beverages
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Baked Goods
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Confectionery and Candy
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Chewable Tablets
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Carbonated Drinks
Sucralose vs Other Popular Low-Sugar Sweeteners
While the zero-sugar category continues to expand, Sucralose remains the gold standard high-potency zero-calorie sweetener with unmatched taste stability and heat resistance.
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Ingredient
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Primary Function
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Sucralose
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Zero-Calorie High-Potency Sweetener, Perfect Sugar-Like Taste, Ultra High Heat Stability
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Stevia Extract
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Natural Plant-Derived Zero-Calorie Sweetener, 200-300x Sweetness of Sucrose
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Erythritol
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Zero-Calorie Natural Sugar Alcohol, Zero Glycemic Response
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Monk Fruit Extract
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Natural Zero-Calorie Sweetener, Distinct Fruity Aftertaste
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Sucrose (Table Sugar)
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Traditional High-Calorie Sweetener, High Glycemic Index
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Xylitol
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Sugar Alcohol, Equal Sweetness to Sucrose, Cavity Prevention
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Many leading wellness and food brands combine Sucralose with bulking agents such as Erythritol or natural flavors to create full-sugar equivalent taste zero-sugar formulations that meet different taste preference demands of consumer groups.
Market Opportunity
The global zero-sugar food and beverage market continues to experience strong double-digit growth as consumers increasingly prioritize long-term wellness and zero added sugar consumption strategies. Several key trends are continuously fueling the rising market demand for Sucralose:
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Global massive public boom in zero-sugar product consumption across all age groups
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Fast expansion of the zero-sugar baked food category that requires high heat resistant sweetener
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Rising demand for low-sugar products with no unpleasant aftertaste that perfectly replicate regular sugar taste
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Mature global food safety regulatory systems that fully validate Sucralose's high consumption safety
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Increasing demand for cost-effective high-potency zero-calorie sweetener ingredients for mass market product lines
As a result, Sucralose remains one of the most commercially attractive, high-growth potential ingredients for brands developing next-generation zero-sugar wellness products targeting diversified consumer demands.
Frequently Asked Questions
1.What is Sucralose?
Sucralose, also known as Trichlorosucrose, is a unique zero-calorie high-potency sweetener made from sucrose, which tastes almost exactly like pure sugar, does not bring any calorie intake and remains highly stable under extreme high processing temperatures.
2.Is Sucralose safe for long-term daily consumption?
Yes. Sucralose has been granted GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) status by food regulatory authorities across nearly all countries and regions worldwide, it has over 30 years of verified widespread mass consumption history, and is fully recognized as a safe zero-calorie sweetener for all consumer groups including children and pregnant women.
3.What is the difference between Sucralose and other zero-calorie sweeteners?
Sucralose has the most similar taste profile to sucrose with zero unpleasant aftertaste, and it is the only high-potency sweetener that remains fully stable under high baking and UHT sterilization temperatures, making it suitable for nearly all food production scenarios that other sweeteners cannot adapt to.
4.What formulations can Sucralose be used in?
Sucralose features excellent thermal stability, no odor, wide ingredient compatibility and long-term storage sweetness stability, suitable for zero-sugar beverages, baked goods, candy, chewable supplements, dairy products, tabletop sweeteners and nearly all common zero-sugar food and supplement dosage forms.
5.What purity level is typically available?
Premium food-grade Sucralose is commonly produced at purity levels of 99% or higher, fully meeting global food safety and supplement manufacturing regulatory standards.
Looking for a Reliable Sucralose Supplier?
As demand for high-quality zero-sugar products continues to grow, ingredient purity, taste consistency, sweetness stability and supply reliability have become increasingly critical for food, beverage and supplement brands and manufacturers.
Nutrient Trail supplies high-purity Sucralose designed for zero-sugar food, functional beverage, and nutritional product applications. Comprehensive technical documentation, including specifications, COA, and full quality assurance information, is available to support your product development and commercialization.