Sucralose (E955)

Description

1. Product Overview

Sucralose (E955) is a high-intensity, non-nutritive sweetener manufactured to industrial-grade specifications for food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and specialty ingredient supply chains. Chemically stable and intensely sweet (approximately 600 times sucrose), it enables significant sugar reduction without compromising flavor or process performance. Sucralose delivers predictable functionality across thermal, pH, and formulation stresses, allowing formulators to reduce calories while preserving taste and shelf stability. For strategic sourcing, it represents a scalable, regulatory-recognized solution that reduces formulation cost-in-use, supports sugar-reduction mandates, and accelerates time-to-market for reformulated products.

2. Key Specifications & Technical Characteristics

• Chemical identity: 1,6-dichloro-1,6-dideoxy-beta-D-fructofuranosyl-4-chloro-4-deoxy-alpha-D-galactopyranoside (Sucralose), E number E955.

• Composition: Sucralose as primary active ingredient; manufacturing residuals controlled to industry limits.

• Purity / grade: Industrial/Food-grade purity typically ≥ 98.0% (specifiable to higher purities for pharma or specialty applications).

• Form: Free-flowing crystalline powder.

• Color: White to off-white.

• Particle size: Standard industrial range (median particle size ~100–300 µm); customizable micronization available on request.

• Bulk density: Typically 0.45–0.65 g/cm³ (packed), specification to be confirmed per batch certificate.

• Solubility: Highly soluble in water; minimal solubility in non-polar solvents.

• Moisture content: Controlled (typically < 2.0% w/w); specific limit per certificate of analysis (CoA).

• Residual solvents/impurities: Compliant with applicable food/pharma monographs; detailed impurity profile provided with CoA.

• Microbiology: Meets industrial food safety standards; microbial limits provided on CoA (low total plate count, absence of specified pathogens).

• Packaging options:

  • 25 kg multiwall paper/foil bags with inner polyethylene liner, palletized and shrink-wrapped.

  • 500 kg / 600 kg FIBC (big bag) with inner liner.

  • ISO tank or other bulk packaging available for liquid slurries or custom supply solutions (subject to technical feasibility).

• Shelf life: 36 months when stored in original sealed packaging, in a cool, dry environment away from direct sunlight; stability proven under standard storage conditions.

• Documentation: Certificate of Analysis (CoA), Safety Data Sheet (SDS), Product Specification Sheet, and regulatory compliance documentation (as required: food additive approvals, allergen statements).

3. Core Industrial Applications

• Food & Beverage: Use in tabletop sweeteners, soft drinks, juices, dairy products, baked goods, confectionery, and reduced-calorie foods to achieve target sweetness with negligible calories. Performs well in blends with bulk sweeteners (e.g., erythritol, polyols) to deliver sugar-like bulk and mouthfeel while reducing caloric content.

• Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals: Taste masking for oral-dosage forms (syrups, chewables, lozenges), enabling palatable formulations with strict caloric control. Stable across common excipient matrices and compatible with coating processes.

• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Incorporated in oral-care products (toothpaste, mouthwash) and leave-on formulations where sweetness is necessary and non-caloric profile is preferred.

• Industrial Ingredient Manufacturing: Used by contract manufacturers and co-packers as a reliable sweetening input for private-label and branded products.
  Why it outperforms alternatives: Sucralose delivers long-lasting sweetness perception with minimal aftertaste, superior thermal and pH stability compared with many high-intensity sweeteners, and lower usage rates (cost-in-use) due to high potency. Its regulatory acceptance across major markets simplifies global product launches.

4. Competitive Advantages

• Consistent Quality: Batch-to-batch consistency validated by full CoA and analytical traceability. Manufacturing practices adhere to GMP where applicable.

• Supply Reliability: Sourced through qualified supply chains with capacity planning for large-volume contracts and backup production streams to minimize disruption.

• Logistics Capability: Flexible packaging and freight options (bag, FIBC, containerized bulk), experienced export documentation, and supply chain coordination for multimodal transport.

• Price Competitiveness: High potency reduces required dosing and logistics cost per sweetness unit; volume pricing and long-term contract rates available for enterprise buyers.

• Sustainability: Optimized manufacturing processes to minimize waste and energy intensity; packaging reduction and recycling options available on request. Supply chain transparency and origin documentation provided for ESG reporting.

• Technical Support: Dedicated technical dossier, application guidelines, and formulation support available; sample supply and pilot quantities for validation; regulatory support for local market compliance.

5. Commercial & Supply Information

• Minimum order quantity (MOQ): BULK 20 MT.

• Loading capacity (MT per container):

  • 20-foot standard container (packed in 25 kg bags): approximately 12–16 MT depending on palletization and packaging configuration.

  • 20-foot FIBC configuration (big bags): up to 20 MT per container depending on bag size and safe loading practices.

• Lead times: Quoted per order based on current inventory, production schedule, and destination; expedited production and consolidation services available for priority requirements.

• Terms & documentation: Price, Incoterms, payment terms, and certification requirements to be specified in commercial offer; CoA, SDS, and shipping documentation provided with each shipment.