Sucralose
Quick Summary
- Category: Sweeteners · Sourcing Origin: India · Form: Powder · Standard Pack Size: confirm directly
- INS 955 — synthetic, chlorinated sucrose derivative; ~600× sweeter than sucrose
- EFSA ADI: 15 mg/kg body weight/day; JECFA ADI: 15 mg/kg body weight/day
- Excellent heat stability — suitable for baking, UHT beverages, and high-temperature food processing
- No phenylalanine content — suitable for PKU consumers
What Is Sucralose?
Sucralose is a non-caloric high-intensity sweetener produced by selective chlorination of sucrose — replacing three hydroxyl groups with chlorine atoms. The resulting molecule is approximately 600 times sweeter than sucrose and is not metabolised to provide energy (approximately 85% is excreted unchanged in faeces; the small absorbed fraction is also excreted unchanged in urine). It is the only high-intensity sweetener in the YNP catalogue derived from sugar, which historically supported the "made from sugar, tastes like sugar" positioning used by the Splenda brand (a registered brand — not mentioned on labels).
Specification & Form
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Form | White to slightly off-white crystalline powder |
| Sweetness | ~600× sucrose |
| Heat stability | Excellent — suitable for cooking, baking, UHT |
| INS number | 955 |
| Caloric value | Non-caloric |
| Sourcing origin | India |
| EFSA / JECFA ADI | 15 mg/kg body weight/day |
| Pack size | Confirm directly with team |
How It's Sourced
YNP Ingredients sources Sucralose from certified manufacturers in India, supplied with FSSAI-compliant documentation.
Applications
- Zero-calorie beverages and soft drinks
- Baked goods and confectionery (heat stability advantage)
- UHT-processed dairy products
- Sports nutrition and dietary supplements
- Protein powders and meal replacement products
- Table-top sweeteners
Industries Served
Functional Food/Beverage · Bakery & Confectionery · Sports Nutrition · Nutraceuticals/Dietary Supplements
Buyer Checklist
- Pack size and MOQ confirmed directly with team
- Dissolved (liquid) vs powder application confirmed — sucralose can be used in either form
- COA confirming assay/purity
- FSSAI-compliant documentation confirmed
- Use levels confirmed against FSSAI and applicable market regulations for the product category
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References
Company Information
- YNP Ingredients, Sucralose product page, ynpingredients.com (India sourcing, FSSAI documentation)
Industry Information
- Codex Alimentarius. GSFA — INS 955, Sucralose.
- EFSA Panel on Food Additives and Nutrient Sources. *Scientific Opinion on the re-evaluation of sucralose (E 955) as a food additive.* EFSA Journal. 2017;15(5):4779.
- JECFA. *Sucralose — Compendium of Food Additive Specifications.* ADI: 15 mg/kg bw/day.