Mini Jellies: Sugar
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What it is
Sugar, also known as sucrose, is a carbohydrate that occurs naturally in plants like sugarcane and sugar beets. It is typically extracted from these sources and refined into a white, crystalline solid. Sugar provides sweetness and energy.
Why it's used
Sugar is primarily used as a sweetener in a wide variety of foods and beverages, including baked goods, candies, dairy products, and drinks. It also contributes to texture, browning, and preservation in many processed foods.
Health notes
In the U.S., sugar is Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a food ingredient. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends limiting added sugars to reduce the risk of adverse health effects. Excessive consumption of added sugars is linked to increased risk of weight gain, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease. The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) has evaluated sugar and established acceptable intake levels.
Allergen info
Not a major allergen.
Products containing Mini Jellies: Sugar
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Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Gingerbread House Kit - Cookies, Assorted Candies & Easy-To-Use Icing, Gingerbread
High in added sugars — 30% DV per serving
394kcal
—Protein
10.6Fat
72.7Carbs
Safeway, Inc.
Gingerbread House Kit, Gingerbread
High in added sugars — 28% DV per serving
400kcal
3.3Protein
10Fat
70Carbs
E-Z Build Cookie Train Kit, E-Z Build
High in added sugars — 32% DV per serving
387kcal
3.2Protein
9.7Fat
74.2Carbs