Filling Mix Ingredients: Sugar

Sugar is a common carbohydrate, chemically known as sucrose. It is primarily extracted and refined from sugar cane or sugar beets. This process yields the white crystalline granules commonly used in cooking and food manufacturing.

Manufacturers add sugar primarily for its sweet taste, but it also contributes to the texture, bulk, and browning of foods. It is a key ingredient in a wide range of products, including baked goods, beverages, candies, and many processed foods.

Sugar is Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA. It provides calories for energy. Excessive intake of added sugars is linked to dental caries, weight gain, and an increased risk of chronic diseases. The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend no amount of added sugars, and at most 10 grams per meal. The World Health Organization (WHO) advises that intake of free sugars should be under 10% of total energy intake. JECFA has evaluated sugars and did not set a specific acceptable daily intake, noting that sugars are normal components of the diet.