SUCRALÍN is a Spanish food and beverage company founded in 2010 in Terrassa (Catalonia) with the mission of providing a natural-origin, high-quality alternative to sugar. The company specializes in sucralose-based sweeteners that aim to replicate the taste and texture of sugar without the associated calories or negative health impacts.
Core Mission and History
Founding:
Created in 2010 to offer a better substitute for sugar that is suitable for a universal audience.
Innovation:
The company invested in research to develop a product that avoids the bitter aftertaste often found in other natural sweeteners like Stevia.
Market Growth:
It began by selling exclusively in pharmacies to build credibility through medical professionals. Since then, it has expanded to supermarkets, herbalists, diet centers, and the industrial/professional market across Spain.
Product Features and Benefits
Health Profile:
Sucralín products are calorie-free, gluten-free, lactose-free, and do not contain phenylalanine (unlike aspartame).
Diabetes Suitability:
Its products do not affect blood glucose or insulin levels, making them a primary choice for diabetics.
Culinary Versatility:
Unlike some sweeteners that lose flavor when heated, Sucralín is heat-stable and can be used for baking, cooking, and caramel preparation. It is also highly soluble in cold liquids like juices and smoothies.
Sweetening Power:
Sucralín is highly concentrated; 1 gram of Sucralín is equivalent to 7 grams of sugar, and some formats are up to 600 times sweeter than white sugar.
Product Formats
The company offers several formats to meet different consumer needs:
Granulated:
Available in various sizes (e.g., 175g, 190g special for diabetics, and 300g for mass consumption).
Liquid:
An 84ml bottle ideal for beverages and quick dilution.
Tablets:
Portable 150-tablet bottles for easy use in coffee or tea.
Sachets/Envelopes:
Individual portions for on-the-go use, often sold in packs of 50 or 300.
Target Audience
Health-Conscious Consumers:
People on weight loss or weight management programs.
Individuals with Medical Restrictions:
Specifically diabetics, celiacs, and those with lactose intolerance or phenylketonuria.
Children and Pregnant/Breastfeeding Women:
The product is noted as safe for these groups.