May Contain: Hardwood Smoked Sugar

Hardwood smoked sugar is a type of sugar, typically cane or beet sugar, that has been exposed to smoke from various hardwoods like hickory or mesquite. This process infuses the sugar with a distinct smoky flavor.

Manufacturers add hardwood smoked sugar primarily to provide both sweetness and a smoky flavor to food products. It is often found in savory items like prepared soups and baked goods, where it can enhance the overall taste profile.

Hardwood smoked sugar is composed mainly of sugar, which the FDA generally recognizes as safe (GRAS). The primary health consideration relates to its contribution to total added sugar intake; the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend no amount of added sugars. JECFA has evaluated sucrose (table sugar) and did not set a numeric limit, considering it a food ingredient. While smoke contains various compounds, the amounts present in smoked flavorings are typically low.