Jelly Filling: Fructose
What is Jelly Filling: Fructose?
Fructose is a simple sugar, also known as a monosaccharide. It is found naturally in fruits, honey, and some vegetables. For use in food products, it is often produced commercially from corn starch.
Is Jelly Filling: Fructose vegan?
Jelly Filling: Fructose is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Jelly Filling: Fructose a major allergen?
Not a major allergen.
What is Jelly Filling: Fructose used for?
Manufacturers add fructose primarily as a sweetener due to its high sweetness intensity.
Is Jelly Filling: Fructose safe?
Fructose is Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food.
Why it's used
Manufacturers add fructose primarily as a sweetener due to its high sweetness intensity. It is commonly used in beverages, baked goods, jams, jellies, and other processed foods where a sweet taste is desired.
Health notes
Fructose is Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. Like other sugars, it provides calories. The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend no amount of added sugars. JECFA has evaluated fructose. Some scientific discussions focus on the metabolic effects of high fructose intake, particularly from added sugars, but evidence can be mixed regarding its unique impact compared to other sugars at typical intake levels.
Allergen info
Not a major allergen.
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