Raspberry Filling Sugar
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What it is
Raspberry Filling Sugar refers to the sugar component typically found in a raspberry-based food filling. Sugar, or sucrose, is a common carbohydrate derived from plants like sugarcane or sugar beets. It is extracted, purified, and crystallized to produce the white granules commonly used in food.
Why it's used
In raspberry fillings, sugar acts primarily as a sweetener, enhancing the taste of the raspberries. It also contributes to the filling's texture, providing body and a smooth mouthfeel, and can act as a preservative by reducing water activity, which helps extend shelf life.
Health notes
Sugar (sucrose) is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). It provides calories and, like all sugars, can contribute to dental caries. The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend no amount of added sugars, and at most 10 grams of added sugars per meal. JECFA (the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives) has evaluated sugars as food components but does not set an acceptable daily intake (ADI) for them. Excessive intake of added sugars is associated with various health concerns, including an increased risk of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
Allergen info
Not a major allergen.