Dried Sugar
What is Dried Sugar?
Dried sugar is a common form of sucrose, a disaccharide made of glucose and fructose. It is typically extracted and refined from sugar cane or sugar beets.
Is Dried Sugar vegan?
Dried Sugar is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Dried Sugar a major allergen?
Not a major allergen.
What is Dried Sugar used for?
It is primarily used as a sweetener to enhance the taste of foods and beverages.
Is Dried Sugar safe?
Sugar (sucrose) is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA.
Why it's used
It is primarily used as a sweetener to enhance the taste of foods and beverages. It also contributes to the texture, bulk, and browning of baked goods, and can act as a preservative in high concentrations. It is found in a wide range of processed foods, including cookies, snacks, and dressings.
Health notes
Sugar (sucrose) is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. 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 concluded that it is not necessary to establish an acceptable daily intake (ADI). While sugar provides energy, excessive intake of added sugars is associated with various health concerns.
Allergen info
Not a major allergen.
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