Ingredient

Cane Or Beet Sugar

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Source

Not animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

Sugar is primarily used as a sweetener to enhance the taste of foods and …

What it is

Cane sugar is derived from sugarcane plants, and beet sugar comes from sugar beets. Both are refined to produce sucrose, which is a common type of sugar. The process involves harvesting the plants, crushing them to extract their sweet juices, and then purifying and crystallizing these juices to form sugar.

Why it's used

Sugar is primarily used as a sweetener to enhance the taste of foods and beverages. It also plays a role in food texture, acts as a preservative in certain products, and helps with browning during cooking. It is widely found in soft drinks, baked goods, candies, and many processed foods.

Health notes

The FDA generally recognizes sugar as safe (GRAS) for its intended use in food. The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend no amount of added sugars, and at most 10 grams of added sugars per meal. The World Health Organization (WHO) advises limiting free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake. JECFA has evaluated sugar and, as a nutrient, did not set a specific acceptable daily intake (ADI not specified). Excessive consumption of added sugars is associated with health concerns such as weight gain and dental cavities.

Allergen info

Not a major allergen.

Products containing Cane Or Beet Sugar

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SHURFINE Cranberry Pomegranate Three Fruit Flavored Juice Cocktail Blend From Concentrate Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks 50kcal 0Protein 0Fat 12.9Carbs

Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc. Cranberry Apple Juice Drink From Concentrate, Cran-Apple Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks 47kcal 0Protein 0Fat 12.2Carbs PepsiCo Ocean Spray Ruby Red Grapefruit 15.2 Fluid Ounce Plastic Bottle Non Alcoholic Beverages Ready to Drink 92kcal 0Protein 0Fat 23.2Carbs PepsiCo Ocean Spray Strawberry Kiwi Juice Cocktail 15.2 Fluid Ounce Plastic Bottle Non Alcoholic Beverages Ready to Drink 101kcal 0.4Protein 0Fat 25Carbs

Pepsico Inc. Ocean Spray Cran Grape Juice Cocktail 15.2 Fluid Ounce Plastic Bottle Non Alcoholic Beverages Ready to Drink 105kcal 0.4Protein 0Fat 26.3Carbs Western Family Foods, Inc. Juice Cocktail Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks 50kcal 0Protein 0Fat 12.9Carbs Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc. Ocean Spray, Classic Iced Tea, Cranberry, Cranberry Iced & Bottle Tea 38kcal 0Protein 0Fat 9.6Carbs Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc. Ocean Spray, Wave, Juice Drink, Mango, Pineapple With Apple White Cranberries, Mango, Pineapple With Apple White Cranberries Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks 33kcal 0Protein 0Fat 7.9Carbs Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc. Ocean Spray, Wave, Apple White Cranberry Juice Drink From Concentrate, Mango Pineapple, Mango Pineapple Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks 34kcal 0Protein 0Fat 8.1Carbs Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc. Juice Drink, Berry Medley Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks 34kcal 0Protein 0Fat 8.8Carbs Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc. Juice, Cranberry Tea Iced & Bottle Tea 38kcal 0Protein 0Fat 9.6Carbs Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc. Ocean Spray, Wave, Juice Drink, Apple With White Cranberries, Apple With White Cranberries Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks 34kcal 0Protein 0Fat 8.8Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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