What it does
It gives a food or drink a sweet taste. That is its job in the recipe; it does not tell you the product's overall nutrition or processing level on its own.
Names you may see on the label
sucralose; E955; E 955
Where it showed up in our published study
In the published 10 October 2026 snapshot, sucralose appeared in protein powders (8), protein yoghurts, pots and puddings (8), protein bars and snacks (7), and protein shakes and drinks (7).
Counts are per record and do not measure Irish sales or the whole market.
Label rules
For a food containing sucralose, the authorised-sweetener rule requires the statement with sweetener(s)
with the name of the food.
The rule shown for sucralose comes from Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011, Article 21 and/or Annex III as applicable: official EUR-Lex text (checked 24 October 2026).
FoodSussed processing Level
FoodSussed treats declared sucralose as one processing marker. It reads the whole ingredients list before estimating a Level.
Health and safety disclaimer
This page makes no health or safety verdict. EU authorisation is conditional by food category and may include limits or other restrictions; it is not unlimited permission in every food.
One permitted-use example
The EU list includes sucralose in chewing gum with added sugars or polyols when used as a flavour enhancer.
The E955 example links to an official EUR-Lex permitted-use source checked 24 October 2026. The European Commission food-additives database was checked on the same date for sucralose.
Questions people ask
How can I recognise sucralose on a food label?
Sucralose may be declared as sucralose; E955; E 955, including the number E955.
Where did sucralose appear in the published study?
The largest published product-type group for sucralose was protein powders (8 of 30 matched records).
Sources
- European Commission food-additives database (checked 24 October 2026)
- EU permitted-use source for the example above (checked 24 October 2026)
- Published 10 October study JSON used for the sucralose product-type counts