E-number  · E955

E955 — Sucralose

Chlorinated sugar derivative. Vegan.

The entry Reference notes, kept short.

What it is

E955 is sucralose, made by selectively chlorinating sucrose. ~600x sweeter than sugar.

Why it matters

Diet drinks (Splenda), low-calorie baked goods, sugar-free dairy alternatives.

What to do

Always vegan — the sucrose starting material is plant-sourced (cane or beet) and the chlorination doesn't introduce any animal-derived component.

Sources Where the entry is drawn from.
  • Vegan Society additives database