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Typical source

Modified sugar

Plain-language explanation

Sucralose (E955) is an artificial sweetener made from sugar through a chemical process that replaces three hydrogen-oxygen groups with chlorine atoms, making it about 600 times sweeter than sugar. It is typically derived from sugar but is not metabolized by the body, so it provides no calories. Major halal certification bodies like JAKIM, MUI, MUIS, ESMA, and HFA generally consider sucralose halal, as the manufacturing process does not involve any haram (forbidden) substances, though some may require verification of the production facility to ensure no cross-contamination with non-halal ingredients.