A Preservative White Sugar
What is A Preservative White Sugar?
White sugar, also known as sucrose, is a common type of sugar. It is naturally found in plants like sugar cane and sugar beets. It is made by extracting the juice from these plants, purifying it, and then crystallizing the sugar.
Is A Preservative White Sugar vegan?
A Preservative White Sugar is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is A Preservative White Sugar a major allergen?
Not a major allergen.
What is A Preservative White Sugar used for?
White sugar is primarily used to add sweetness to foods and drinks.
Is A Preservative White Sugar safe?
White sugar is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA.
Why it's used
White sugar is primarily used to add sweetness to foods and drinks. It also helps with texture, browning, and can act as a preservative in large amounts by reducing moisture. It is commonly found in baked goods like cookies and biscuits, candies, desserts, and sweetened beverages.
Health notes
White sugar is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. While sugar is a source of energy, consuming too much added sugar is linked to health concerns. The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend no amount of added sugars, and at most 10 grams per meal. The World Health Organization (WHO) advises keeping intake of free sugars below 10% of daily energy. JECFA has evaluated sucrose and did not set a numeric limit, considering it a normal part of the diet.
Allergen info
Not a major allergen.
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