Sucralose (C12H19Cl3O8) impact on microbial activity in estuarine and freshwater marsh soils
Amelia G. Westmoreland,
Tracey B. Schafer,
Kendall E. Breland
et al.
Abstract:As the general population's diet has shifted to reflect current weight-loss trends, there has been an increase in zero-calorie artificial sweetener usage. Sucralose (C12H19Cl308), more commonly known as Splenda, is a primary example of these sweeteners. In recent years, it has been identified as an environmental contaminant, and cannot be broken down via bacterial decomposition. This study focuses on the impact of sucralose presence on microbial communities in brackish and freshwater systems. Using a BenthoTor… Show more
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