Why does Xocai use sucralose in their “all natural” products?
Sucralose is actually made from sugar. However, it contains less calories, is sweeter than sucrose and is safe for consumption by people who are managing their diabetes, hyperglycemia and mellitus. You can read more about Sucralose on the official website: www.sucralose.org. Additional information is available on the FDA’s website at www.fda.gov where it states: “In determining the safety of sucralose, FDA reviewed data from more than 110 studies in humans and animals. Many of the studies were designed to identify possible toxic effects including carcinogenic, reproductive and neurological effects. No such effects were found, and FDA’s approval is based on its finding that sucralose is safe for human consumption.” Health Canada (http://hc-sc.gc.ca) has also done their own studies and have concluded that: “In Canada, food additives such as artificial sweeteners are subject to rigorous controls under the Food and Drugs Act and Regulations. New food additives (or new uses of permitted foo
