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Sucralose is a powerful artificial sweetener with virtually no calories. Sucralose is 600 times sweeter than sugar but does not lead to tooth decay or weight gain. The carbohydrate molecule in its structure has three atoms of chlorine bonded to it to introduce two additional hydroxyl groups, which confers the desired effect.

The addition of the chlorine molecules makes it highly stable in high temperatures and acidic environments. It can be used as an ingredient in many processed foods without breaking down.

It also has no aftertaste if consumed alone, unlike other sugar substitutes like saccharin or aspartame, which have a bitter aftertaste.

It is also not metabolized by the body like sugar. It has no glycemic index or effect on metabolism so that people with diabetes can consume it.

Sucralose is an artificial sweetener with high sweetness levels, and its use provides a low-calorie alternative to many products while maintaining the same taste and texture.

It is used worldwide in over 4,000 places people eat every day, including breakfast cereals, frozen dinners, peanut butter and yoghurt.

It's also in many drinks suitable for kids and teens, including juices, fruit ades, sports drinks and flavoured waters.

There are some benefits to using it in food compared with other available options, which could pose a higher risk of adverse reactions or side effects when used excessively or when combined with certain drugs or health conditions.