Glaze Packet Ingredients: Brown Sugar

Brown sugar is a type of sugar product made from sucrose crystals with a small amount of molasses, which gives it its characteristic brown color and flavor. It can be produced by either adding molasses back to refined white sugar or by leaving some molasses in the sugar during the refining process.

Manufacturers add brown sugar primarily as a sweetener and to provide a distinct caramel-like flavor. It also helps retain moisture in baked goods and can contribute to browning. It is commonly found in baked goods, sauces, glazes, and marinades.

Brown sugar is a basic food ingredient and is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. Like all sugars, it is a source of calories and carbohydrates. The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend no amount of added sugars, and at most 10 grams of added sugars per meal. Excessive intake of added sugars can contribute to health issues such as weight gain. JECFA has not set an acceptable daily intake (ADI) for brown sugar as it is considered a food ingredient rather than an additive.