Ingredient

Fair Trade Organic Cane Sugar

Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Cane sugar is widely used as a sweetener in a vast array of food …

What is Fair Trade Organic Cane Sugar?

Cane sugar is a type of sugar produced from sugar cane plants. It is primarily sucrose, a disaccharide made of glucose and fructose. "Organic" indicates it was grown and processed without synthetic pesticides or fertilizers, and "Fair Trade" means it meets standards for ethical sourcing and fair wages for producers.

Is Fair Trade Organic Cane Sugar vegan?

Fair Trade Organic Cane Sugar is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.

Is Fair Trade Organic Cane Sugar a major allergen?

Not a major allergen.

What is Fair Trade Organic Cane Sugar used for?

Cane sugar is widely used as a sweetener in a vast array of food and beverage products.

Is Fair Trade Organic Cane Sugar safe?

Cane sugar is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA as a food ingredient.

Why it's used

Cane sugar is widely used as a sweetener in a vast array of food and beverage products. It provides sweetness, enhances flavor, and can contribute to texture and browning in baked goods. It is commonly found in desserts, beverages, sauces, and processed foods.

Health notes

Cane sugar is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA as a food ingredient. As a source of added sugars, the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend no amount of added sugars, and at most 10 grams per meal. JECFA has evaluated sugars and concluded that it is not necessary to set a numeric acceptable daily intake (ADI not specified) for sucrose.

Allergen info

Not a major allergen.

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Last updated: September 28, 2026

Note: This site presents label data from USDA FoodData Central for general information. It is not medical advice. Check the package label; formulations change.