Sucralose And Carrageenan

Sucralose is an artificial sweetener made from sugar through a multi-step chemical process. Carrageenan is a food additive derived from red seaweed, processed to extract its thickening and stabilizing properties.

Sucralose is used as a zero-calorie sweetener in a wide variety of "sugar-free" or "light" products, including beverages, baked goods, and dairy products. Carrageenan is used as a thickener, stabilizer, and emulsifier in dairy products like ice cream and yogurt, as well as in processed meats and non-dairy milk alternatives.

Sucralose is approved by the FDA as a high-intensity sweetener. Both FDA and EFSA have evaluated sucralose and found it safe for consumption within acceptable limits. Carrageenan has been used as a food additive for decades and is generally recognized as safe by the FDA. However, some research has raised questions about its potential to cause inflammation or digestive issues, though these findings are debated and not conclusive in human studies at typical consumption levels. JECFA has also evaluated carrageenan.