Natural Milled Sugar Cane

Natural milled sugar cane is a sweetener derived from sugar cane plants. It is produced by crushing sugar cane stalks to extract the juice, which is then evaporated and crystallized, often with minimal refining compared to highly processed white sugar.

Manufacturers add natural milled sugar cane primarily as a sweetener to enhance flavor. It is commonly found in various processed foods, including snacks like chips and pretzels, as indicated by the example products.

Natural milled sugar cane is considered Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). As a source of added sugars, the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend consuming no amount of added sugars, and at most 10 grams per meal. The World Health Organization (WHO) advises reducing intake of free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake. JECFA has evaluated sucrose but has not specified a numeric acceptable daily intake (ADI). Excessive intake of added sugars, including those from natural milled sugar cane, is associated with increased calorie intake without essential nutrients.