Ingredient

Inverted Sugar

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers add inverted sugar to foods primarily as a sweetener and to help retain …

What it is

Inverted sugar is a liquid sweetener made from sucrose (table sugar). It is created by breaking down sucrose into two simpler sugars: glucose and fructose. This process, called inversion, can be done using heat and acid or by using enzymes.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add inverted sugar to foods primarily as a sweetener and to help retain moisture. It is sweeter than regular sugar and prevents crystallization, leading to a smoother texture in products like baked goods, candies, and frostings. It is often found in cakes, cupcakes, snack cakes, and chocolate confections.

Health notes

In the US, inverted sugar is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food ingredient. Like other sugars, it provides calories and can contribute to increased blood sugar levels. The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) has evaluated inverted sugar. Evidence on the health effects of added sugars is extensive, with major health organizations recommending limiting intake.

Allergen info

Inverted sugar is not derived from any of the nine FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing Inverted Sugar

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BOCEL Soda Crackers Biscuits Crackers & Biscotti 367kcal 6.7Protein 6.7Fat 70Carbs AVIVA Salted Soda Crackers Biscuits Crackers & Biscotti 400kcal 10Protein 8.3Fat 76.7Carbs FIASCONARO Colomba Easter Cake Without Candied Orange Pandorata, Orange Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 60% DV per serving High in added sugars — 44% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 27% DV per serving 446kcal 3.6Protein 22.9Fat 56.6Carbs PIZKAS Milk Cookies Biscuits, Milk Cookies Cookies & Biscuits 384kcal 7.6Protein 13.4Fat 66Carbs Kingston Marketing Co Lemon Cake Bites Enrobed In Lemon Fondant Icing Topped With White String Icing, Lemon Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in added sugars — 48% DV per serving 368kcal 1.8Protein 14.0Fat 56.1Carbs Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Peanut Butter Gluten Free Granola Bars, Peanut Butter Snack, Energy & Granola Bars 388kcal 10.6Protein 17.6Fat 56.4Carbs Food Markets Northwest, Inc. Milk Chocolate Smoked Salt Caramel, Milk Chocolate Smoked Salt Chocolate High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving 574kcal 7.8Protein 39.2Fat 52.2Carbs Delancey Dessert Co., Inc. Delancey Dessert, Delancey Dessert Rugelach Pastry, Apricot, Apricot Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries 208kcal 4.2Protein 12.5Fat 41.7Carbs Alaska Smokehouse, Inc. The Famous Pacific Dessert Company, Dark Chocolate, Salted Caramels, Salted Caramels Chocolate High in saturated fat — 23% DV per serving 522kcal 2.6Protein 20.9Fat 83.5Carbs The Decorated Cookie Company, LLC Gingerbread Gourmet Decorated Cookie, Gingerbread Cookies & Biscuits 240kcal 0Protein 16Fat 26Carbs Alaska Smokehouse, Inc. The Famous Pacific Dessert Company, Milk Chocolate Salted Caramel Candy High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 522kcal 2.6Protein 20.9Fat 80.9Carbs Ingles Markets Inc. Instant Oatmeal, Wild Blueberry Muffin Cereal 371kcal 8.6Protein 5.7Fat 74.3Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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