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sucralose

noun
su·​cra·​lose | \ ˈsü-krə-ˌlōs How to pronounce sucralose (audio) \

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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The McCafe Pumpkin Spice flavored syrup contains: fructose, water, nonfat dry milk, propylene glycol, and 2% or less caramel color, natural flavor, potassium sorbate, xanthan gum, salt, sucralose, and extracts of annatto. Cynthia Sass, Mph, Health.com, "What to Know About Pumpkin Spice Lattes, From a Nutritionist Who Loves Them," 13 Aug. 2019 High-intensity sweeteners include saccharin, aspartame, acesulfame potassium (Ace-K), sucralose, neotame, advantame, stevia, and Siraitia grosvenorii Swingle fruit extract (SGFE). Jamie Pitlick, Quartzy, "The best and worst sugar substitutes for your health," 3 July 2019 Others such as saccharin and sucralose are not broken down at all but instead are absorbed directly into the bloodstream and excreted in the urine. Eunice Zhang, Washington Post, "Diet drinks may seem like a good idea, but their effects may surprise you," 3 June 2018 One animal study showed that artificial sweeteners saccharin, sucralose and aspartame appeared to spike blood sugar more than regular sugar. Molly Kimball, NOLA.com, "Cutting back on sugar? A guide to sweetener choices," 8 May 2018 The researchers in this latest study found that the artificial sweetener, sucralose, commonly found in diet foods and drinks, increases GLUT4 in these cells and promotes the accumulation of fat. Havovi Chichger, Smithsonian, "How Your Low-Calorie Sweetener Could Be Making You Fat," 21 Mar. 2018 Malic acid, sucralose, potassium sorbate, sodium citrate. Robin Abcarian, latimes.com, "A few more words on Alzheimer's prevention: Tap water? Caviar? Twinkies?," 6 Apr. 2018 So changing our diet to include low-calorie sweeteners, such as sucralose and aspartame, should be a good way to get all the sweet taste without any of the guilt. Havovi Chichger, Smithsonian, "How Your Low-Calorie Sweetener Could Be Making You Fat," 21 Mar. 2018 Level four in the diagram includes diet sodas, teas and other beverages with non-calorie artificial or natural sweeteners such as aspartame, sucralose and stevia. Sandee Lamotte, CNN, "Benefits of water: Are you getting enough fluids to stay healthy?," 27 Sep. 2017

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First Known Use of sucralose

1985, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for sucralose

probably from sucrose + -al entry 3 + -ose entry 2

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sucralose

noun
su·​cra·​lose | \ ˈsü-krə-ˌlōs How to pronounce sucralose (audio) \

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