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Is Zero-Calorie Sweetener With Sucralose Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Target Brands

Target Brands's Zero-Calorie Sweetener With Sucralose is reviewed here as a food. Zerotox gives it 30/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it has several flagged ingredients and may not suit cautious buyers.

The ingredient review below focuses especially on Sucralose.

30 / 100

Low quality

Why score is 30

The composition includes dextrose with maltodextrin and sucralose. The presence of sucralose, an artificial sweetener, raises significant quality concerns due to its synthetic nature.

Main concern

Sucralose is an artificial sweetener that may raise health concerns due to its synthetic origin.

Why it matters: This ingredient is flagged in our analysis based on regulatory and scientific sources. Check the Ingredients section for details and see Data sources for methodology.

Regulation status: Ingredient safety is assessed from EU/EPA/CIR and similar databases; formulations may vary. Always read the product label.

Pros

  • Contains dextrose, which can provide a mild sweetness.
  • Maltodextrin can enhance texture and stability in sweetener formulations.

Concerns

  • Sucralose is an artificial sweetener that may raise health concerns due to its synthetic origin.
  • Dextrose with maltodextrin indicates a processed composition, which may not appeal to those seeking natural alternatives.

Ingredients breakdown

Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this food, not just listed as a raw label.

  • Is Dextrose safe in this food?

    Medium

    Dextrose is used here as sweetener. Dextrose is a simple sugar that provides sweetness and is often used to enhance flavor in sweeteners. Its moderate processing raises some quality concerns.

    Role in formula: sweetener

    Original: Dextrose with maltodextrin

    Read the full ingredient profile for Dextrose

  • Is Sucralose safe in this food?

    Bad

    Sucralose is used here as sweetener. Sucralose is a synthetic sweetener used to provide intense sweetness without calories. Its artificial nature raises concerns about long-term health effects.

    Role in formula: sweetener

    Original: sucralose

    Read the full ingredient profile for Sucralose

How we score

Our safety scores and ingredient breakdowns are based on regulatory and scientific sources. See Data sources & methodology and How Zerotox works for full details.

Product info

Product ID: 3334636

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Frequently asked questions

We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
Our analysis notes: Contains dextrose, which can provide a mild sweetness.; Maltodextrin can enhance texture and stability in sweetener formulations.. See the Pros section above.
Main concerns for this product: Sucralose is an artificial sweetener that may raise health concerns due to its synthetic origin.; Dextrose with maltodextrin indicates a processed composition, which may not appeal to those seeking natural alternatives.. See the full list above.
This depends on the ingredient profile. People with sensitive skin or scalp, users avoiding fragrance, sulfates or animal-derived ingredients, and cautious shoppers should review the breakdown above before buying. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
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Target Brands — Zero-Calorie Sweetener With Sucralose has a Zerotox safety score of 30 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning additives. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Target Brands — Zero-Calorie Sweetener With Sucralose has a Zerotox score of 30 / 100 among food products. See the full breakdown above.
The composition includes dextrose with maltodextrin and sucralose. The presence of sucralose, an artificial sweetener, raises significant quality concerns due to its synthetic nature. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Zerotox gives Target Brands — Zero-Calorie Sweetener With Sucralose 30 / 100 based on ingredients. Ultra-processed foods often have many additives; see the breakdown above. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This product is flagged for: Sucralose is an artificial sweetener that may raise health concerns due to its synthetic origin.; Dextrose with maltodextrin indicates a processed composition, which may not appeal to those seeking natural alternatives.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.

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