Ingredient

Pudding Mix: Sugar

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Source

Not animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

Manufacturers add sugar primarily as a sweetener to enhance the taste of foods and …

What it is

Sugar, chemically known as sucrose, is a common carbohydrate found naturally in many plants. It is primarily extracted from sugar cane or sugar beets, where it is refined into the white crystalline form commonly used in food products.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add sugar primarily as a sweetener to enhance the taste of foods and beverages. It also contributes to texture, acts as a preservative in jams and jellies, and helps with browning in baked goods. It is a staple ingredient in desserts, baked goods, candies, and many processed foods.

Health notes

Sugar is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend no amount of added sugars, and at most 10 grams of added sugars per meal. The World Health Organization (WHO) advises that free sugars should make up less than 10% of total energy intake. JECFA has evaluated sugar and determined it is not necessary to establish an acceptable daily intake (ADI) for it.

Allergen info

Not a major allergen.

Products containing Pudding Mix: Sugar

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Brand Castle, LLC Layered S'Mores Pudding Cups Kit Puddings & Custards High in added sugars — 48% DV per serving 349kcal 4.7Protein 2.3Fat 83.7Carbs Brand Castle, LLC Cookie Dough Pudding Cups Kit, Chocolate Chip Puddings & Custards High in added sugars — 48% DV per serving 421kcal 2.6Protein 7.9Fat 86.8Carbs The Jel Sert Company Dessert Kit, Ding Dongs Instant Pudding, Cream Filling Mix, Chocolate Flavored Drizzle Puddings & Custards High in sodium — 24% DV per serving High in added sugars — 48% DV per serving 368kcal 2.6Protein 6.6Fat 81.6Carbs The Jel Sert Company Dessert Kit, Twinkies Instant Pudding, Cream Filling Mix Puddings & Custards High in sodium — 23% DV per serving High in added sugars — 42% DV per serving 394kcal 0Protein —Fat 84.8Carbs

The Jel Sert Company Chocolate French Silk Dessert Mix, Chocolate French Silk Cake, Cookie & Cupcake Mixes High in saturated fat — 23% DV per serving High in added sugars — 28% DV per serving 419kcal 4.7Protein 13.9Fat 69.8Carbs

The Jel Sert Company White Chocolate Dessert Mix, White Chocolate Cake, Cookie & Cupcake Mixes High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving High in added sugars — 28% DV per serving 429kcal 4.8Protein 14.3Fat 71.4Carbs The Jel Sert Company Cabana Key Lime Dessert Mix, Cabana Key Lime Cake, Cookie & Cupcake Mixes High in added sugars — 40% DV per serving 378kcal 2.2Protein 5.6Fat 82.2Carbs The Jel Sert Company Pumpkin Spice Dessert Mix, Pumpkin Spice Cake, Cookie & Cupcake Mixes High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving —kcal 4.8Protein 14.3Fat 71.4Carbs

The Jel Sert Company Salted Caramel Dessert Mix, Salted Caramel Cake, Cookie & Cupcake Mixes High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving High in added sugars — 28% DV per serving 429kcal 4.8Protein 14.3Fat 71.4Carbs The Jel Sert Company Orange Flavored Cupcakes Dessert Kit!, Orange Puddings & Custards High in added sugars — 48% DV per serving 400kcal 0Protein 5.7Fat 85.7Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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