No Dietarily Significant Sugar Remaining In The Product

This is a statement found on food labels, not an ingredient itself. It means that any sugars originally present in the product, or added during processing, have been consumed or removed to a level that is considered "dietarily insignificant." This often occurs during fermentation, where microorganisms convert sugars into other compounds.

This statement is used by manufacturers to indicate that a product is very low in sugar, despite potentially having sugar as an initial ingredient or processing aid. It is commonly seen on fermented foods like salami, pepperoni, and some alcoholic beverages, where sugars are used in the process but are largely gone in the final product.

This is a labeling claim regulated by the FDA, not a food additive. For a product to make a "no dietarily significant sugar" claim, it must typically contain less than 0.5 grams of sugar per serving. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans (2025-2030) recommend no amount of added sugars. This statement helps consumers identify products with very low sugar content.