Beta Carotene And Sucralose

Beta carotene is a pigment found in plants, responsible for the orange and yellow colors in many fruits and vegetables. It is often synthesized for use as a food additive. Sucralose is an artificial sweetener made from sugar.

Beta carotene is used as a colorant, providing yellow to orange hues in foods like beverages, dairy products, and baked goods. Sucralose is used as a high-intensity sweetener in a wide variety of products, including diet drinks, baked goods, and tabletop sweeteners, offering sweetness without calories.

Beta carotene is recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a nutrient or color additive. Sucralose is also FDA-approved as a high-intensity sweetener. Both substances have been evaluated by international bodies like JECFA and EFSA. While generally considered safe at typical consumption levels, some studies have explored potential effects of artificial sweeteners, though evidence at normal intake levels is mixed and not conclusive.