A process for the extraction of sucralose from an aqueous solution
containing at least sucralose, other chlorinated saccharides, sodium
chloride and dimethylammonium chloride into an organic solvent for
sucralose by contacting said organic solvent with said solution to
extract sucralose into the organic solvent. The ratio of sodium chloride
to dimethylammonium chloride in the aqueous solution is increased prior
to or during contact so as to increase the partition coefficient of
sucralose into said organic solvent.