Adds A Negligible Amount Of Sugar

This refers to ingredients that add a very small amount of sugar, often less than 0.5 grams per serving. This amount is considered nutritionally insignificant by regulatory standards. The specific source of the sugar is usually listed in the ingredients, such as cane sugar, corn syrup, or fruit juice concentrate.

Manufacturers use ingredients that add a negligible amount of sugar to slightly improve taste or mouthfeel without significantly impacting the product's overall sugar content. This is often seen in beverages like diet teas, zero-sugar lemonades, and other reduced-sugar drinks where a hint of sweetness or body is desired.

The FDA considers amounts of added sugars that are less than 0.5 grams per serving to be negligible and does not require them to be listed as added sugars on the Nutrition Facts label. These small amounts are not expected to have a significant impact on overall health when consumed as part of a balanced diet. International bodies like JECFA have evaluated various sweeteners and sugars, but their assessments focus on the specific ingredients used, not on the concept of 'negligible amounts' themselves.