Kit Kat Wafer Bars - Sugar

Sugar, often referred to as sucrose or table sugar, is a disaccharide made of glucose and fructose. It is naturally found in plants, most commonly extracted and refined from sugarcane or sugar beets.

Sugar is primarily used as a sweetener in a wide variety of foods and beverages. It also contributes to the texture, browning, and preservation of many products, such as baked goods, candies, and jams.

Sugar (sucrose) is Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA. Consuming sugar provides calories and can contribute to dental cavities. High intake of added sugars is associated with an increased risk of chronic diseases when consumed in excess of calorie needs. JECFA has evaluated sucrose and did not set a numeric acceptable daily intake (ADI not specified). 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) suggests limiting intake of free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake.