Ingredient

Chips - Sugar

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers add sugar primarily as a sweetener to improve the taste of foods and …

What it is

Sugar is a common term for sweet-tasting, soluble carbohydrates. The most common type, sucrose, is extracted from plants like sugarcane or sugar beets. It is made by crushing the plant material, extracting the juice, purifying it, and then crystallizing the sugar.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add sugar primarily as a sweetener to improve the taste of foods and drinks. It also helps with the texture of baked goods, acts as a preservative in items like jams, and contributes to browning. It is frequently found in desserts, candies, soft drinks, and many processed foods.

Health notes

Sugar is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. However, consuming too much added sugar is linked to an increased risk of health issues like 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. The World Health Organization (WHO) advises keeping free sugars under 10% of total daily energy intake. JECFA has evaluated sugars but did not set a numeric acceptable daily intake (ADI not specified) because they are considered natural components of the diet.

Allergen info

Sugar is not considered one of the nine major food allergens by the FDA. It is also naturally gluten-free.

Products containing Chips - Sugar

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The Kroger Co. Ice Cream Sammies Sandwiches, Chocolate Chip Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt 286kcal 4.8Protein 9.5Fat 46.0Carbs The Kroger Co. Lemon Cupcakes, Lemon Cake With Lemon Icing Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes 429kcal 3.6Protein 17.9Fat 67.9Carbs Original Chocolate Chip Cookies Filled With Vanilla Flavored Ice Cream And Coated With Chocolate Chips Sandwiches, Original Mayfield Dairy Farms, Inc. Original Chocolate Chip Cookies Filled With Vanilla Flavored Ice Cream And Coated With Chocolate Chips Sandwiches, Original Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving High in added sugars — 56% DV per serving 337kcal 4.1Protein 16.3Fat 48.0Carbs Harris-Teeter Inc. Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Sandwiches, Chocolate Chip Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt 286kcal 4.8Protein 9.5Fat 46.0Carbs DFA Dairy Brands, LLC Original Ice Cream Sandwiches Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving High in added sugars — 56% DV per serving 337kcal 4.1Protein 16.3Fat 48.0Carbs DFA Dairy Brands, LLC S'Mores Ice Cream Sandwiches, S'Mores Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving High in added sugars — 42% DV per serving 333kcal 4.3Protein 14.0Fat 49.5Carbs DFA Dairy Brands, LLC Mint Chocolate Ice Cream Sandwiches, Mint Chocolate Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving High in added sugars — 60% DV per serving 343kcal 4.0Protein 17.2Fat 50.5Carbs DFA Dairy Brands, LLC Salted Caramel Brookie Ice Cream Sandwiches, Salted Caramel Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving High in added sugars — 56% DV per serving 344kcal 4.2Protein 14.6Fat 50Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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