Adds A Dietarily Insignificant Amount Of Sugar

This ingredient is a type of sugar that is added in very small amounts to foods and beverages. It is often derived from natural sources like corn or cane sugar. The purpose of adding it is typically to slightly enhance sweetness or mouthfeel without significantly increasing the overall sugar content.

Manufacturers add this ingredient to provide a subtle sweetness or to improve the texture of products. It is commonly found in beverages like water and liquid enhancers, as well as in snack foods, particularly those marketed for children. Its use is intended to add a minimal amount of sugar, often to balance other flavors.

The FDA considers ingredients that add a dietarily insignificant amount of sugar to be generally recognized as safe (GRAS) when used as intended. At the very low levels present in foods, these sugars are not expected to have a significant impact on health. International bodies like JECFA have evaluated many types of sugars, but specific evaluations for 'dietarily insignificant amounts' may vary. Evidence does not suggest adverse health effects from such minimal sugar intake.