Ingredient

Fudge Cups Sugar

Source
Unknown
Not yet classified by editors
Allergen
No
Role in food
Sugar is widely used as a sweetener in foods and beverages, providing flavor and …

What is Fudge Cups Sugar?

Sugar is a sweet, crystalline carbohydrate, most commonly sucrose. It is primarily obtained from sugarcane or sugar beets through a process of extraction and refining.

Is Fudge Cups Sugar a major allergen?

Not a major allergen.

What is Fudge Cups Sugar used for?

Sugar is widely used as a sweetener in foods and beverages, providing flavor and energy.

Is Fudge Cups Sugar safe?

Sugar is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA.

Why it's used

Sugar is widely used as a sweetener in foods and beverages, providing flavor and energy. It also contributes to texture, browning, and preservation in many products, such as baked goods, desserts, and candies, including components like fudge cups found in ice cream.

Health notes

Sugar is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. It provides calories and, when consumed in excess, can contribute to health issues such as dental cavities and weight gain. 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 limiting free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake. JECFA and EFSA have not set an acceptable daily intake (ADI) for sugar (sucrose) as it is considered a basic foodstuff, but have issued guidance on intake levels for free or added sugars.

Allergen info

Not a major allergen.

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Last updated: October 6, 2026

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