What exactly is sucralose Sucralose, from a chemical point of view, it is an artificial sweetener. It is made from sucrose through a series of complex chemical processes. It is extremely sweet, 400 to 800 times sweeter than sucrose, yet has almost zero calories. This feature makes it a favorite in the food industry, especially in the pursuit of low-sugar, low-calorie foods. Sucralose has good stability, whether in the high temperature environment for food baking, or in the low temperature refrigerated food storage process, it can maintain its sweet characteristics, not easy to decompose and deteriorate. This provides great convenience for food manufacturers in the product development and production process, so that they can more flexibly develop a variety of food to meet the needs of consumer tastes. Infants and young children are in a critical period of growth and development, their body functions are not fully mature, especially the digestive system and metabolic system. Compared with adults, organs such as the liver and kidneys of infants and young children are less capable of detoxifying and excreting foreign substances. Therefore, the food they consume, whether it is a staple food or a snack, needs to be chosen with extra care. Infants and young children's taste system is also in the stage of development, too sweet and greasy food may affect the normal development of their taste, resulting in future taste preferences bias, increase the risk of picky food, partial food. At the same time, the diet of infants and young children should be the primary goal of balanced nutrition, to provide adequate and appropriate nutrients for their growth and development. The application of sucralose in infant food In the current infant food market, sucralose is not rare. Some baby cookies, fruit puree, yogurt and other snack products, often add sucralose to improve the taste, so that it is more in line with children's taste preferences. For manufacturers, adding sucralose on the one hand can reduce the sucrose content in products, responding to the market demand for low-sugar foods; On the other hand, using the high sweetness characteristics of sucralose, only a small amount can be added to achieve the ideal sweetness effect, thus controlling the heat of the product. However, this application is not without controversy. Although the safety of sucralose in adult food has been more widely recognized, but for the special group of infants and young children, its safety still has some controversial space. Some studies are concerned that the long-term consumption of sucralose-containing foods by infants and young children may have an impact on the balance of their gut flora, which in turn may affect their overall health. The new standard for Children's snacks defines the boundaries of sucralose application The new standard for children's snacks makes clear and detailed provisions for the application of sucralose in infant and young child food. First, for infants and young children of different ages, the standard is stratified. For example, for infants and young children aged 0-3 years, because their bodies are more fragile, the standard limits the use of sucralose is more stringent, and in some major infant food categories, the addition of sucralose is explicitly prohibited. For children between the ages of 3 and 6, although sucralose is allowed in some snack products, a strict maximum amount is also set. This dosage is set after extensive scientific research and experimental verification, to ensure that children's taste needs are met at the same time, the maximum protection of their health.

In the face of the complexity of sucralose in infant food under the new standard, parents need to be more careful when choosing snacks for their children. First, get in the habit of checking food labels carefully. Know the ingredient list of the food to find out if sucralose is present and how much it is. Try to choose natural, no additives or fewer types of infant food. For example, choosing fresh fruit as a child's snack is both healthy and nutritious, and avoids the intake of unnecessary additives. If you choose processed foods, prioritize those that meet the new standards for children's snacks and are strictly compliant with sucralose use. Conclusion The introduction of the new standard for children's snacks has delineated a clear boundary for the application of sucralose in infant and young child food. This measure is of great significance to ensure the healthy growth of infants and young children. Both food manufacturers and parents should actively respond to and follow this standard, and jointly create a healthy and safe living space for children so that they can thrive