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Drizzle: Sugar

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers add sugar primarily as a sweetener to enhance flavor in a wide range …

What it is

Sugar, commonly known as sucrose or table sugar, is a disaccharide carbohydrate. It is naturally found in many plants and and is commercially produced by extracting and refining juices from sugarcane or sugar beets.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add sugar primarily as a sweetener to enhance flavor in a wide range of foods and beverages. It also contributes to texture, browning, and acts as a preservative in products like jams and baked goods. It is a key ingredient in desserts, candies, soft drinks, and many processed foods.

Health notes

Sugar is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. It provides calories and energy. 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 intake of free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake. JECFA and EFSA have evaluated sugars and consider them macronutrients, thus not setting an acceptable daily intake (ADI) in the same way as other food additives. Excessive intake of added sugars is a public health concern due to its association with various health issues.

Allergen info

Not a major allergen.

Products containing Drizzle: Sugar

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Kathy Kaye Foods Kathy Kaye, Sweet N' Salty Minis Popcorn Balls, Chocolatey Caramel, Chocolatey Caramel Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks 429kcal 3.6Protein 7.1Fat 96.4Carbs Kathy Kaye Foods Kathy Kaye, Popcorn Cake Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes 457kcal 3.6Protein 17.9Fat 67.9Carbs Kathy Kaye Foods Kathy Kaye, Popcorn Stars, Sweet N' Salty, Sweet N' Salty Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks 400kcal 6.7Protein 6.7Fat 86.7Carbs Kathy Kaye Foods Kathy Kaye, Valentine Popcorn Hearts, Sweet N' Salty, Sweet N' Salty Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks 400kcal 6.7Protein 6.7Fat 86.7Carbs Kathy Kaye Foods Kathy Kaye, Popcorn Balls, Sweet N' Salty, Sweet N' Salty Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks 429kcal 3.6Protein 7.1Fat 96.4Carbs Kathy Kaye Foods Kathy Kaye, Sweet N' Salty Halloween Popcorn Pumpkins Other Snacks 400kcal 6.7Protein 6.7Fat 86.7Carbs Kathy Kaye Foods Kathy Kaye, Sweet N' Salty Popcorn Christmas Trees Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks 400kcal 6.7Protein 6.7Fat 86.7Carbs Kathy Kaye Foods Kathy Kaye, Popcorn Balls Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks 429kcal 3.6Protein 7.1Fat 96.4Carbs Kathy Kaye Foods Kathy Kaye, Sweet N' Salty Popcorn Balls, Red White & Blue, Red White & Blue Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks 479kcal 3.6Protein 7.1Fat 104Carbs Target Stores Salted Caramel Shortbread Cookie Bars, Salted Caramel Cookies & Biscuits High in saturated fat — 23% DV per serving 462kcal 3.9Protein 26.9Fat 57.7Carbs Food Town Stores Inc. Cheese Danishes Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes 319kcal 6.4Protein 14.9Fat 44.7Carbs The Kroger Co. Red Velvet Cake With Cream Cheese Icing, Cream Cheese Icing Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in sodium — 21% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving High in added sugars — 118% DV per serving 417kcal 3.3Protein 17.5Fat 63.3Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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