Ingredient

Added Sugars

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Role in food
Manufacturers add sugars to foods and beverages primarily to provide sweetness. They can also …

What it is

Added sugars are sugars and syrups that are added to foods or beverages during processing or preparation. They are often derived from sources like sugarcane, sugar beets, corn, or fruits.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add sugars to foods and beverages primarily to provide sweetness. They can also contribute to texture, browning, and act as preservatives in some products. Added sugars are common in baked goods, candies, sweetened beverages, and processed snacks.

Health notes

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) monitors the use of added sugars in foods. High intake of added sugars is linked by health organizations to increased risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease. The World Health Organization (WHO) and other health bodies recommend limiting added sugar intake. Evidence on the specific health effects of different types of added sugars is ongoing.

Allergen info

Added sugars are not typically derived from major allergens. Gluten is not present unless the added sugar is processed with gluten-containing ingredients.

Products containing Added Sugars

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Fonderie Ouellet (1985) Inc. Dehydrated Bittersweet Cactus Snack Other Snacks 325kcal 3.6Protein 0Fat 78.6Carbs GS1 Mexico Mango Flavored Gummies With Chill, Mango With Chill Candy High in added sugars — 39% DV per serving 354kcal 0.7Protein 0Fat 87.5Carbs H E Butt Grocery Company Tomato Ketchup, Tomato Ketchup, Mustard, BBQ & Cheese Sauce 118kcal 0Protein 0Fat 29.4Carbs GS1 Mexico Gooey Orange Gummies With Chili, Gooey Orange Candy 354kcal 0.7Protein 0Fat 87.5Carbs PROJECT UP NORTH Gummy Mango Enchiladas, Gummy Candy 393kcal 0Protein 0Fat 104Carbs PROJECT UP NORTH Gummy Sour Watermelon Enchiladas, Gummy Sour Watermelon Candy 393kcal 0Protein 0Fat 104Carbs PROJECT UP NORTH Sour Kids Enchiladas, Sour Kids Candy 393kcal 0Protein 0Fat 104Carbs Peach Fruit Beverage, Peach Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks High in added sugars — 124% DV per serving 53kcal 0Protein 0Fat 13.1Carbs Tyson Foods Inc. Steak EZE Thin Sliced Beef Water and Food Starch Product Meat/Poultry/Other Animals - Prepared/Processed 119kcal 15.6Protein 5.1Fat 2.8Carbs
Citric Acid (7 products) Water (5 products) Iodized Salt (4 products) Salt (4 products) Xantham Gum (3 products) Modified Corn Starch (3 products) Dehydrated Lemon Juice (3 products) Sugar (3 products) Artificial Flavors (3 products) Red 40 (3 products)

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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