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sucralose: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples

Low (technical/specialized)
UK/ˈsuː.krə.ləʊz/US/ˈsuː.krə.loʊs/

Formal, Technical, Commercial

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What does “sucralose” mean?

A synthetic, non-nutritive artificial sweetener made from sucrose.

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Definition

Meaning and Definition

A synthetic, non-nutritive artificial sweetener made from sucrose.

A high-intensity, heat-stable chlorinated sugar compound used as a calorie-free sugar substitute in a wide variety of food and beverage products.

Dialectal Variation

British vs American Usage

Differences

No significant differences in meaning or usage. The word is used identically in both varieties.

Connotations

Neutral-to-technical in both varieties. Connotations are tied to general attitudes towards artificial sweeteners (e.g., health, artificiality).

Frequency

Equally low frequency in both, appearing primarily in nutritional, chemical, and product labelling contexts.

Grammar

How to Use “sucralose” in a Sentence

N (as a subject/object): Sucralose is stable in heat.N + in + NP: The sucralose in this yoghurt.N + of + NP: a gram of sucralose

Vocabulary

Collocations

strong
contains sucralosesucralose is usedsweetened with sucralosesucralose content
medium
artificial sweetener sucralosesucralose and aspartameproducts with sucralosesucralose in drinks
weak
made from sucralosesucralose powdersucralose safetyadd sucralose

Usage

Meaning in Context

Business

Used in product development, labelling, and marketing of 'diet', 'zero-sugar', or 'light' food and beverage lines.

Academic

Found in research papers on food science, chemistry, toxicology, nutrition, and public health studies.

Everyday

Used by consumers reading ingredient lists or discussing diet products; 'It's sweetened with sucralose, not sugar.'

Technical

Precise term in chemistry (C12H19Cl3O8), food technology specifications, and regulatory documents.

Vocabulary

Synonyms of “sucralose”

Strong

E955 (EU food additive code)Splenda (brand name)

Neutral

artificial sweetenersugar substitutenon-nutritive sweetener

Weak

sweetening agentlow-calorie sweetenerintense sweetener

Vocabulary

Antonyms of “sucralose”

sucrosetable sugarcane sugarnatural sugar

Watch out

Common Mistakes When Using “sucralose”

  • Mispronunciation: /suːˈkræl.oʊs/ (incorrect stress).
  • Misspelling: 'sucrolose', 'sucralose'.
  • Using as a countable noun (e.g., 'two sucraloses'); it's uncountable.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

No, sucralose is a synthetic compound created in a laboratory by chemically modifying sucrose (table sugar).

Splenda is the most widely recognised brand that uses sucralose as its primary sweetening ingredient.

Yes, sucralose is generally considered safe for people with diabetes as it does not raise blood glucose or insulin levels. However, individuals should consult their healthcare provider.

Sucralose is approximately 600 times sweeter than sucrose (table sugar), so only tiny amounts are needed.

A synthetic, non-nutritive artificial sweetener made from sucrose.

Sucralose is usually formal, technical, commercial in register.

Sucralose: in British English it is pronounced /ˈsuː.krə.ləʊz/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˈsuː.krə.loʊs/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.

Learning

Memory Aids

Mnemonic

Think: 'SUCRA-lose' the calories. It's derived from SUCROse but helps you LOSE the sugar calories.

Conceptual Metaphor

CHEMICAL IMPERSONATOR (a manufactured substance designed to mimic and replace a natural one).

Practice

Quiz

Fill in the gap
Because is heat-stable, it is a popular sweetener for baked goods and processed foods.
Multiple Choice

Sucralose is primarily derived from which natural substance?

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