Evaporated Can Juice
What is Evaporated Can Juice?
Evaporated cane juice is a sweetener made from the juice of sugarcane. The raw sugarcane juice is heated and water is evaporated, leaving behind sugar crystals. It is often minimally processed and may retain some molasses, giving it a light brown color and a slightly different flavor than refined white sugar.
Is Evaporated Can Juice vegan?
Evaporated Can Juice is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Evaporated Can Juice gluten-free?
It is derived from sugarcane, which is not one of the nine major allergens, nor does it contain gluten.
Is Evaporated Can Juice a major allergen?
Not a major allergen.
What is Evaporated Can Juice used for?
Manufacturers add evaporated cane juice primarily as a sweetener, providing a less refined alternative to granulated sugar.
Is Evaporated Can Juice safe?
Evaporated cane juice is chemically the same as sucrose (table sugar) and is metabolized similarly by the body.
Why it's used
Manufacturers add evaporated cane juice primarily as a sweetener, providing a less refined alternative to granulated sugar. It is used in a variety of baked goods, cereals, and processed foods where a natural-tasting sweetness is desired. Its slight molasses content can also contribute to color and flavor.
Health notes
Evaporated cane juice is chemically the same as sucrose (table sugar) and is metabolized similarly by the body. The 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend no amount of added sugars, and at most 10 grams of added sugars per meal. The FDA considers it a sweetener and it is not subject to specific regulations beyond those for sugars. International bodies like JECFA have evaluated sugars and set guidelines for intake.
Allergen info
Not a major allergen. It is derived from sugarcane, which is not one of the nine major allergens, nor does it contain gluten.
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