Ingredient

Marshmallow Ingredients: Sugar

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Sugar is widely used as a sweetener to enhance the taste of foods and …

What it is

Sugar, chemically known as sucrose, is a common carbohydrate found naturally in many plants. It is primarily extracted from sugarcane or sugar beets through a process of crushing, juicing, purification, and crystallization.

Why it's used

Sugar is widely used as a sweetener to enhance the taste of foods and beverages. It also contributes to texture, browning, and acts as a preservative in many products, such as jams and baked goods.

Health notes

In the United States, sugar is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. JECFA has evaluated sugar. 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) advises that free sugars should account for less than 10% of total energy intake. Excessive intake of added sugars is associated with an increased risk of chronic diseases such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease.

Allergen info

Not a major allergen.

Products containing Marshmallow Ingredients: Sugar

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Melville Candy Corporation Mini Marshmallow Spoon, Hot Chocolate Candy High in saturated fat — 23% DV per serving 455kcal 6.1Protein 33.3Fat 72.7Carbs Delhaize America, Inc. Milk Chocolate Drink Mix With Marshmallow Packets, Hot Cocoa Powdered Drinks 467kcal 6.7Protein 13.3Fat 80Carbs Walgreens Co. Orange Chocolate, Mint Chocolate, Milk Chocolate Hot Cocoa Spoons, Orange Chocolate, Mint Chocolate, Milk Chocolate Chocolate High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving High in added sugars — 44% DV per serving 525kcal 5Protein 27.5Fat 62.5Carbs Presidio Brands, Inc. Conibon Fantasia Marshmallow And Wafer With Multicolor Candy Covered Pieces Candy High in added sugars — 22% DV per serving 333kcal 2.6Protein 2.6Fat 76.9Carbs Hot Cocoa Melt, Hot Cocoa My Favorite Company, Inc. Hot Cocoa Melt, Hot Cocoa Chocolate High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving High in added sugars — 62% DV per serving 517kcal 5Protein 26.7Fat 63.3Carbs Hollow Milk Chocolate & Mini Marshmallows Bomb, Hollow Milk Chocolate & Mini Marshmallows My Favorite Company, Inc. Hollow Milk Chocolate & Mini Marshmallows Bomb, Hollow Milk Chocolate & Mini Marshmallows Powdered Drinks 517kcal 5Protein 26.7Fat 63.3Carbs R L Albert & Son Inc Belgian Milk Chocolate Hot Cocoa Spoons, Milk Chocolate; Peppermint; Salted Caramel Chocolate High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving High in added sugars — 44% DV per serving 525kcal 5Protein 27.5Fat 62.5Carbs My Favorite Company, Inc. Hot Cocoa Melt Powdered Drinks High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving High in added sugars — 26% DV per serving 520kcal 4Protein 28Fat 60Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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