Ingredient

Icing And Garnish-sugar

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers add sugar primarily for its sweet taste, but it also contributes to texture, …

What it is

Sugar is a common carbohydrate used as a sweetener. It is typically extracted from sugarcane or sugar beets, then purified and crystallized.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add sugar primarily for its sweet taste, but it also contributes to texture, browning, and can act as a preservative in high concentrations. It is widely used in desserts like cakes, cupcakes, and snack cakes, as well as beverages and many processed foods.

Health notes

In the US, sugar is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. While sugar provides energy, excessive intake of added sugars is associated with health concerns such as weight gain and dental cavities. The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend no amount of added sugars, and at most 10 grams per meal. JECFA has evaluated sugars.

Allergen info

Not a major allergen.

Products containing Icing And Garnish-sugar

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The Kroger Co. 1/4 Choc Cake/Ivory Iced Floral Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 405kcal 2.5Protein 19.0Fat 60.8Carbs The Kroger Co. 1/4 White Cake/Chocolate Iced With Candles Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes 441kcal 2.9Protein 23.5Fat 57.4Carbs The Kroger Co. White Cake Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 455kcal 3.0Protein 24.2Fat 59.1Carbs The Kroger Co. 1/4 Marble Cake/Yellow Iced Decorated Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 418kcal 2.5Protein 22.8Fat 54.4Carbs The Kroger Co. 1/4 Marble Cake/Pink Iced Decorated Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 441kcal 2.9Protein 23.5Fat 57.4Carbs The Kroger Co. 1/4 White Cake/Blue Iced Mustache Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes 441kcal 2.9Protein 23.5Fat 57.4Carbs The Kroger Co. 1/4 Choc Cake/White Iced Dec Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes 397kcal 2.9Protein 16.2Fat 58.8Carbs The Kroger Co. 1/4 Marble Cake/White Iced Floral Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 430kcal 2.5Protein 20.2Fat 60.8Carbs The Kroger Co. 1/4 Yellow Cake/Ivory Iced Floral Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 430kcal 2.5Protein 20.2Fat 60.8Carbs The Kroger Co. 1/4 White Cake/Yellow Iced Decorated Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes 441kcal 2.9Protein 23.5Fat 57.4Carbs The Kroger Co. Chocolate Cake Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 439kcal 3.0Protein 22.7Fat 57.6Carbs The Kroger Co. 1/4 White Cake/Ivory Iced Floral Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 430kcal 2.5Protein 20.2Fat 60.8Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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