Ingredient

Brown Sugar Sugar

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Source

Not animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

Brown sugar is primarily used as a sweetener in baked goods, candies, and sauces. …

What it is

Brown sugar is granulated white sugar with molasses added. The molasses gives brown sugar its characteristic color and flavor. It is available in light and dark varieties, with dark brown sugar containing more molasses.

Why it's used

Brown sugar is primarily used as a sweetener in baked goods, candies, and sauces. Its molasses content adds moisture, a chewy texture, and a distinct caramel-like flavor to products like cookies, cakes, and barbecue sauces.

Health notes

Brown sugar is chemically identical to white sugar, providing calories but no essential nutrients. The FDA considers added sugars, including those from brown sugar, as a source of calories that should be limited in a healthy dietary pattern. Organizations like WHO and EFSA have evaluated added sugars and recommend limiting their intake.

Allergen info

Brown sugar is not derived from any of the 9 FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing Brown Sugar Sugar

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Biscomerica Corp Bite Size Premium Cookies, Cranberry With Chocolate Chips Cookies & Biscuits High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 431kcal 3.9Protein 17.6Fat 66.7Carbs

UTZ Quality Foods, LLC Boulder Canyon, Kettle Cooked Potato Chips, Honey Barbeque, Honey Barbeque Chips, Pretzels & Snacks 500kcal 7.1Protein 25Fat 60.7Carbs Nonni's Foods LLC Nonni's, Mini Biscotti, Gingerbread Macadamia, Gingerbread Macadamia Crackers & Biscotti 471kcal 5.9Protein 17.6Fat 64.7Carbs Mason Jar Cookie Company LLC The Mason Jar Cookie Company, Celebrate! Cookie Mix Cake, Cookie & Cupcake Mixes 310kcal 3.5Protein 3.5Fat 69.0Carbs

Casey's General Stores, Inc. Super Fudge Brownie Chocolate Ice Cream With Brownie Chunks And A Chocolate Fudge Swirl, Super Fudge Brownie Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving High in added sugars — 38% DV per serving 247kcal 3.4Protein 11.2Fat 33.7Carbs Iga, Inc. Maple & Bacon Baked Beans, Maple & Bacon Canned & Bottled Beans High in sodium — 24% DV per serving 115kcal 5.4Protein 0.8Fat 21.5Carbs Jerry's Enterprises Inc. Peanut Butter Cookies, Peanut Butter Cookies & Biscuits 452kcal 9.1Protein 27.1Fat 51.3Carbs

It's-It Ice Cream Company Vanilla Ice Cream Sandwiches, Vanilla Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving High in added sugars — 36% DV per serving 329kcal 3.5Protein 16.5Fat 42.4Carbs SmithFoods Inc. German Chocolate Cake Premium Ice Cream, German Chocolate Cake Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving High in added sugars — 48% DV per serving 252kcal —Protein 13.0Fat 28.7Carbs Brookshire Grocery Company Maple Cured Bacon Baked Beans, Maple Cured Bacon Canned & Bottled Beans High in sodium — 24% DV per serving High in added sugars — 20% DV per serving 115kcal 4.6Protein 0.8Fat 21.5Carbs Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Egg Salad Sandwich, Egg Salad Prepared Subs & Sandwiches High in sodium — 36% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 107% DV per serving 263kcal 8.6Protein 13.2Fat 25.7Carbs John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. Balsamic Glazed Walnuts, Sweetened Cranberries & Cherries Salad Toppers, Balsamic Glazed Walnuts, Sweetened Cranberries & Cherries Salad Dressing & Mayonnaise 625kcal 12.5Protein 43.8Fat 37.5Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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