What is sucralose and why is sucralose in Optimune?
Sucralose is the generic name of a low-calorie sweetener manufactured by a division of Johnson & Johnson that was approved by the FDA in 1998. Sucralose has been safely in use internationally since 1991. Sucralose is approximately 600 times as sweet as sugar and has been proven safe in more than 100 scientific trials. It is the first low-calorie sweetener that is actually made from real sugar, and it has no unpleasant aftertaste. There are no known adverse effects. Sucralose appears in Optimune in very small quantities to create the best possible taste with minimal carbohydrates. This allows Optimune to taste good while maintaining a very high percentage of protein in the final product. More information about Sucralose is available from J&J at http://www.sucralose.com/.
