sucralose
noun
su·cra·lose
ˈsü-krə-ˌlōs 
: 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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At high temperatures, sucralose begins to break down and interact with other ingredients.
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Carmen Rios, Flow Space, 23 Apr. 2025
Unlike sugar, sucralose did not increase blood levels of certain hormones that create a feeling of fullness, according to the study.
—Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Now, a new study may shed light on why consuming too much of the artificial sweetener sucralose could be counterproductive.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2025
Unlike sugar, sucralose didn’t trigger the hormones that help reduce hunger.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 2 Apr. 2025
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Carmen Rios, Flow Space, 23 Apr. 2025
Unlike sugar, sucralose did not increase blood levels of certain hormones that create a feeling of fullness, according to the study.
—Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Now, a new study may shed light on why consuming too much of the artificial sweetener sucralose could be counterproductive.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2025
Unlike sugar, sucralose didn’t trigger the hormones that help reduce hunger.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 2 Apr. 2025
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“Sucralose.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sucralose. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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sucralose
noun
su·cra·lose
ˈsü-krə-ˌlōs
: 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
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