Ingredients List For Pez Chocolate Flavored Candy - Sugar
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What it is
Sugar, also known as sucrose, is a common carbohydrate found naturally in many plants. It is typically extracted from sugarcane or sugar beets through a process of crushing, juicing, purification, evaporation, and crystallization.
Why it's used
Sugar is primarily used as a sweetener in a wide variety of foods and beverages, including candy, baked goods, and soft drinks. It also acts as a preservative in jams and jellies, contributes to texture, and helps with browning in baked products.
Health notes
Sugar 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. High intake of added sugars is associated with increased calorie intake and can contribute to dental cavities. JECFA and EFSA have not set an acceptable daily intake for sugar, as it is a macronutrient rather than a food additive.
Allergen info
Not a major allergen.