Sucralose
Function: Artificial Sweetener
E955 is the European food-additive number for Sucralose, a sweetener — used to add a sweet taste with little or no sugar. Sucralose (E955) is a sweetener used as a food additive.
What is E955 used for?
Sucralose (E955) is a sweetener — used to add a sweet taste with little or no sugar. It is added during food production for a technological purpose rather than for nutrition. See all sweeteners (E-numbers).
Is E955 safe or restricted?
E955 is approved for use in the EU. It sits among the additives EFSA keeps under ongoing review as new evidence is published. Forkin classifies it as “Under monitoring” and does not make health claims. See the methodology for how regulatory levels are assigned, or the guide to how EU additives are approved, re-evaluated and banned.
Is E955 vegan or vegetarian?
Sucralose (E955) is typically produced from plant, mineral, or synthetic sources, so it is generally suitable for vegans and vegetarians.
The production source can vary between manufacturers — the Forkin app shows the verified vegan and vegetarian status per product. Always read the label for allergens.
Which foods contain E955?
E955 appears in 10,429 of the 4.7 million products in Forkin's catalogue — most often in protein powder / shake, protein bars and energy drink.
- Protein Powder / Shake3,026
- Protein Bars616
- Energy Drink607
- Dietary Supplements445
- Electrolyte / Sports Drink249
- Flavored Water222
- Flavored Yogurt168
- Porridge / Hot Cereal149
Often appears alongside
Additives most frequently found in the same ingredient lists as E955 across the catalogue.
Counts reflect Forkin's independently enriched product catalogue and update as new products are added — they are not a market-share statistic.
Frequently asked questions about E955
- What is E955?
- E955 is the E-number for Sucralose, a sweetener — used to add a sweet taste with little or no sugar. Sucralose (E955) is a sweetener used as a food additive.
- What is E955 used for?
- Sucralose (E955) is a sweetener — used to add a sweet taste with little or no sugar. Manufacturers add it during processing rather than for nutrition. The Forkin app shows which products in your scan history actually contain it.
- Which foods contain E955?
- E955 appears in 10,429 of the 4.7 million products in Forkin's catalogue — most often in protein powder / shake, protein bars and energy drink. Scan any barcode with the Forkin app to see instantly whether a specific product contains it.
- Is E955 vegan or vegetarian?
- Sucralose (E955) is typically produced from plant, mineral, or synthetic sources, so it is generally suitable for vegans and vegetarians. The Forkin app shows the verified vegan and vegetarian status per product, since the source can vary between manufacturers.
- Is E955 safe, and is it banned anywhere?
- E955 is approved for use in the EU. It sits among the additives EFSA keeps under ongoing review as new evidence is published. Forkin classifies it as "Under monitoring" and does not make health claims — see the methodology page for how regulatory levels are assigned, and the Forkin app for the full profile, including acceptable daily intake (ADI) and restrictions by country.
See the full profile in Forkin
The Forkin app surfaces the full regulatory profile of E955 — acceptable daily intake (ADI), restrictions by country, vegan/vegetarian status, alternative names, and which products in your scan history contain it. See view pricing.