What is E955? Sucralose Explained
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E955 is Sucralose — sucralose — made from sugar but passes through the body without being metabolised; 600 times sweeter than sugar.
What is E955 (Sucralose)?
E955 is Sucralose, a food additive classified as a sweetener that provide sweetness with fewer or no calories. Sucralose — made from sugar but passes through the body without being metabolised; 600 times sweeter than sugar. You'll find it in diet drinks, sugar-free chewing gum, low-calorie desserts and many other packaged foods. Sucralose is one of the better-known food additives and appears regularly in label-reading guides and dietary discussions. Like every E-number, E955 has been authorised for use in food following an EFSA safety evaluation — though authorisation doesn't mean concern-free, as the safety section below explains.
Where is E955 found?
E955 (Sucralose) is found in diet drinks, sugar-free chewing gum, low-calorie desserts, sports drinks, table-top sweeteners.
- diet drinks
- sugar-free chewing gum
- low-calorie desserts
- sports drinks
- table-top sweeteners
Also known as: Sucralose
Is E955 safe?
EFSA has reviewed E955 and considers it safe for human consumption at the levels used in food. No credible evidence links Sucralose to harm at normal dietary intakes.
EFSA opinion: Sucralose — status Safe.
Check the calorie content of foods containing E955. If you’re pregnant, see our pregnancy food safety guide. Taking supplements? Check drug and supplement interactions.
Related to E955 (Sucralose)
Products relevant to this additive and your dietary choices
Natural Sweeteners
Stevia, monk fruit and erythritol — sweetness without synthetic E-numbers.
Sugar-Free Baking
Baking books and kits for recipes without artificial sweeteners.
E955 FAQs
What is E955 in food?
E955 is Sucralose — sucralose — made from sugar but passes through the body without being metabolised; 600 times sweeter than sugar.
Is E955 safe to eat?
EFSA has reviewed E955 and considers it safe for human consumption at the levels used in food. No credible evidence links Sucralose to harm at normal dietary intakes.
Is E955 vegan?
E955 (Sucralose) is vegan. It is derived from synthetic from sucrose, with no animal involvement in standard food production.
Is E955 halal?
E955 (Sucralose) is halal. It is derived from synthetic from sucrose, which involves no haram sources.
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Data: Open Food Facts (ODbL) · EFSA