Ingredient

Brownie Mix Sugar

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers add sugar to brownie mixes primarily for its sweet taste and to enhance …

What it is

Sugar in brownie mixes typically refers to sucrose, a carbohydrate commonly derived from sugar cane or sugar beets. It is extracted and crystallized from these plants through a refining process.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add sugar to brownie mixes primarily for its sweet taste and to enhance flavor. It also plays a crucial role in baked goods by contributing to texture, moisture retention, and browning during cooking.

Health notes

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recognizes sugar (sucrose) as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) for its intended use. While sugar itself is not inherently harmful, consuming excessive amounts of added sugars is linked to an increased risk of health issues such as type 2 diabetes and heart disease. The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend no amount of added sugars, and at most 10 grams of added sugars per meal. JECFA has evaluated sucrose and did not set a numeric limit (ADI not specified).

Allergen info

Not a major allergen.

Products containing Brownie Mix Sugar

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Pinnacle Foods Group LLC Duncan Hines, Decadent Brownie Mix, Irish Cream, Irish Cream Cake, Cookie & Cupcake Mixes 387kcal 3.2Protein 6.5Fat 80.7Carbs Brand Castle, LLC In The Mix, Brownie Mix, Candy Cane, Candy Cane Cake, Cookie & Cupcake Mixes 370kcal 3.7Protein 5.6Fat 85.2Carbs Brand Castle, LLC In The Mix, Gourmet Brownie Mix, Salted Caramel, Salted Caramel Cake, Cookie & Cupcake Mixes 357kcal 3.6Protein 5.4Fat 78.6Carbs Russell Stover Candies Inc. Candy Bar In Milk Chocolate, Chocolate Cake Chocolate High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving 509kcal 5.3Protein 28.1Fat 59.6Carbs Russell Stover Candies Inc. Cake Assortment Chocolate High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving 509kcal 5.3Protein 28.1Fat 59.6Carbs Brand Castle, LLC Brownie Hearts Baking Kit Cake, Cookie & Cupcake Mixes 395kcal 2.3Protein 7.0Fat 83.7Carbs Brand Castle, LLC Caramel Pretzel Brownie Mix, Caramel Pretzel Cake, Cookie & Cupcake Mixes 400kcal 3.3Protein 6.7Fat 83.3Carbs Russell Stover Candies Inc. Caramel Brownie In Milk Chocolate Candy High in added sugars — 30% DV per serving 429kcal 3.6Protein 17.9Fat 67.9Carbs Hometown Food Company Toffee Brownie Bark Mix, Toffee Cake, Cookie & Cupcake Mixes High in added sugars — 34% DV per serving 367kcal 3.3Protein 3.3Fat 83.3Carbs Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Build Your Own Tree Brownie Kit, Build Your Own Tree Cake, Cookie & Cupcake Mixes High in added sugars — 42% DV per serving 371kcal 2.9Protein 4.3Fat 82.9Carbs Unicorn Brownie Mix, Unicorn T.G. Foods, Inc. Unicorn Brownie Mix, Unicorn Cake, Cookie & Cupcake Mixes High in added sugars — 32% DV per serving 429kcal 3.6Protein 10.7Fat —Carbs Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Gingerbread Man Holiday Brownie Kit, Gingerbread Man Cake, Cookie & Cupcake Mixes High in added sugars — 38% DV per serving 400kcal 0Protein 6.7Fat 83.3Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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