Frosting: Natural Cane Sugar
What is Frosting: Natural Cane Sugar?
Natural cane sugar is a sweetener made from sugarcane. The sugarcane stalks are harvested, crushed to extract the juice, and then the juice is purified, evaporated, and crystallized to produce sugar crystals.
Is Frosting: Natural Cane Sugar vegan?
Frosting: Natural Cane Sugar is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Frosting: Natural Cane Sugar gluten-free?
It does not contain gluten.
Is Frosting: Natural Cane Sugar a major allergen?
Natural cane sugar is not derived from any of the nine major allergens.
What is Frosting: Natural Cane Sugar used for?
Manufacturers add natural cane sugar primarily as a sweetener to provide a sweet taste.
Is Frosting: Natural Cane Sugar safe?
Natural cane sugar is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a sweetener.
Why it's used
Manufacturers add natural cane sugar primarily as a sweetener to provide a sweet taste. It is also used to add bulk and texture to food products. It is commonly found in baked goods like cakes, cupcakes, and cookies, as well as in candies and beverages.
Health notes
Natural cane sugar is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a sweetener. Like other caloric sweeteners, excessive intake of added sugars can contribute to health issues such as weight gain and an increased risk of chronic diseases. JECFA has evaluated sugars and has not set a numerical limit for added sugars, but recommends limiting intake.
Allergen info
Natural cane sugar is not derived from any of the nine major allergens. It does not contain gluten.
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