Ingredient

Cupcake Mix: Sugar

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Sugar is primarily used as a sweetener to add flavor and palatability to foods. …

What it is

Sugar, also known as sucrose, is a carbohydrate that occurs naturally in plants like sugarcane and sugar beets. It is typically extracted and refined through a process of washing, crushing, and crystallization to produce the white granular sweetener commonly found in kitchens and food manufacturing.

Why it's used

Sugar is primarily used as a sweetener to add flavor and palatability to foods. It also contributes to texture, browning (through caramelization), and acts as a preservative by reducing water activity in products like baked goods, candies, and beverages.

Health notes

In the US, sugar is Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used for its intended purpose in food. Major health organizations recommend limiting added sugars in the diet due to their association with increased risk of weight gain, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) have evaluated sugar and its metabolic effects.

Allergen info

Sugar is not derived from any of the 9 major allergens recognized by the FDA. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing Cupcake Mix: Sugar

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Kingston Marketing Co Spooky Monsters Cupcake Kit Cake, Cookie & Cupcake Mixes 406kcal 3.1Protein 7.8Fat 81.2Carbs Brand Castle, LLC Crafty Cooking Kits, Crafty Cooking Kit, Vanilla, Vanilla Cake, Cookie & Cupcake Mixes 385kcal 2.6Protein 5.1Fat 84.6Carbs Brand Castle, LLC Brand Castle, Crafty Cooking Kits, Villains Cupcake Kit, Vanilla, Vanilla Cake, Cookie & Cupcake Mixes 393kcal 3.6Protein 7.1Fat 78.6Carbs Brand Castle, LLC Aren'T You Sweet? Chocolate Cupcake Kit Cake, Cookie & Cupcake Mixes 393kcal 3.6Protein 7.1Fat 82.1Carbs Brand Castle, LLC Cupcake Sundaes Kit, Birthday Cake Cake, Cookie & Cupcake Mixes 412kcal 2.9Protein 5.9Fat 82.3Carbs Brand Castle, LLC Ice Cream Cupcake Baking Kit, Mocha Almond Fudge Cake, Cookie & Cupcake Mixes 410kcal 5.1Protein 12.8Fat 71.8Carbs Brand Castle, LLC Pink Lemonade Cupcake Kit Cake, Cookie & Cupcake Mixes 423kcal 3.9Protein 9.6Fat 80.8Carbs Brand Castle, LLC Rabbit Hole Cupcake Kit Cake, Cookie & Cupcake Mixes 395kcal 2.6Protein 9.2Fat 76.3Carbs Brand Castle, LLC In The Mix, S'Mores Cupcake Mix Cake, Cookie & Cupcake Mixes 387kcal 3.2Protein 9.7Fat 77.4Carbs Brand Castle, LLC Snow Globe Vanilla Cupcake Kit, Vanilla Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes 400kcal 3.3Protein 8.3Fat 80Carbs The J.M. Smucker Company Thin Mints Flavored Cupcake Mix, Thin Mints Cake, Cookie & Cupcake Mixes 381kcal 3.2Protein 4.8Fat 85.7Carbs The Kroger Co. Brains! Vanilla Cupcake Kit, Vanilla Cake, Cookie & Cupcake Mixes High in added sugars — 26% DV per serving 407kcal 3.7Protein 7.4Fat 81.5Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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