Mochi Dough Ingredients: Cane Sugar

Cane sugar is a common type of sugar, also known as sucrose, that is extracted from sugarcane plants. The sugarcane stalks are crushed to release their juice, which is then purified, concentrated, and crystallized to produce the sugar.

Cane sugar is widely used as a sweetener in many food products, providing a sweet taste, as well as contributing to texture, bulk, and browning. It is commonly found in baked goods, beverages, desserts, candies, and processed foods.

Cane sugar is Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). As a source of calories, consuming cane sugar in moderation is part of a balanced diet. However, the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (2025-2030) recommend no amount of added sugars, including cane sugar, and suggest limiting intake to at most 10 grams per meal. The World Health Organization (WHO) advises limiting free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake. JECFA (the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives) has not set an acceptable daily intake (ADI) for sucrose, as it is considered a basic foodstuff rather than a food additive requiring an ADI.