Hoisin Sauce Sugar
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What it is
Hoisin sauce is a thick, flavorful condiment commonly used in Chinese cuisine, made from ingredients like fermented soybean paste, garlic, vinegar, chili, and sugar. "Hoisin Sauce Sugar" refers to the sugar component within this sauce. Sugar itself is a carbohydrate, typically sucrose, derived from plants like sugarcane or sugar beets.
Why it's used
Sugar is added to hoisin sauce primarily as a sweetener to balance flavors and enhance the overall taste profile. It also contributes to the sauce's thick texture and glossy appearance. In other foods, sugar is widely used as a sweetener, flavor enhancer, and for texture and preservation.
Health notes
Sugar (sucrose) is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. 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. Excessive consumption of added sugars is associated with various health concerns.
Allergen info
Not a major allergen.
Products containing Hoisin Sauce Sugar
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Hy-Vee, Inc.
General Tso's Chicken Fully Cooked Tempura Chicken Dark Meat With General Tso's Sauce Packet, General Tso's Chicken
200kcal
8.6Protein
6.4Fat
26.4Carbs
Safeway, Inc.
Orange Chicken Battered White Meat Chicken With A Spicy Orange Sauce Served With Fried Rice, Sweet Orange & Yellow Carrots And Savory Shelled Edamame, Orange Chicken
High in sodium — 30% DV per serving
High in added sugars — 34% DV per serving
169kcal
6.7Protein
5.6Fat
23.6Carbs
Finger Sports Inc.
Teriyaki BBQ Pork Bun, Teriyaki
281kcal
10.5Protein
7.0Fat
40.4Carbs
Safeway, Inc.
Orange Chicken Breaded Dark Meat Chicken Coated In Orange Sauce With Fried Rice, Orange Chicken
High in sodium — 33% DV per serving
High in added sugars — 34% DV per serving
157kcal
6.3Protein
5.1Fat
21.6Carbs
Conagra Frozen Foods
Thai Style Basil Chicken Fried Rice With White Meat Chicken, Red Pepper, Yellow Pepper And Egg, Thai Style Basil Chicken
High in sodium — 33% DV per serving
128kcal
5.7Protein
2.2Fat
21.6Carbs