Sucralose

Sucralose is a zero-calorie, artificial sweetener made from sugar, about 600 times sweeter than sucrose, used in low-calorie foods, drinks and diet products for its intense sweetness and heat stability. It’s made by replacing three hydroxyl groups on sugar with chlorine atoms, making it non-metabolized by the body, with most passing through unabsorbed.
Key Characteristics
High Intensity: Roughly 600 times sweeter than table sugar.
Zero Calories: The body doesn’t break it down for energy.
Heat Stable: Can be used in baking and cooking.
Commonly Known As: Splenda (brand name).
Chemical Makeup: A chlorinated derivative of sucrose.
Uses
Diet sodas, chewing gum, yogurts, cereals, baked goods.
Tabletop sweeteners for coffee and tea.
As an excipient (inactive ingredient) in some drug manufacturing.
Safety & Concerns
FDA Approved: Considered safe within Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) limits.
Metabolism: Mostly excreted unchanged; a small percentage is absorbed and excreted in urine.