Refinery Sucrose
What is Refinery Sucrose?
Refinery sucrose is a common sugar obtained from plants like sugarcane or sugar beets. It is produced by extracting and purifying the natural sugars from these plants, resulting in a highly refined crystalline product.
Is Refinery Sucrose vegan?
Refinery Sucrose is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Refinery Sucrose a major allergen?
Not a major allergen.
What is Refinery Sucrose used for?
Manufacturers add refinery sucrose primarily as a sweetener to improve taste in a wide range of foods and beverages.
Is Refinery Sucrose safe?
Sucrose is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA.
Why it's used
Manufacturers add refinery sucrose primarily as a sweetener to improve taste in a wide range of foods and beverages. It also contributes to texture, browning, and acts as a preservative in some products. It is found in desserts, baked goods, candies, and many processed foods.
Health notes
Sucrose is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. It provides calories and energy to the body. The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend no amount of added sugars, and at most 10 grams of added sugars per meal. Excessive intake of added sugars, including sucrose, is associated with an increased risk of chronic diseases. JECFA has evaluated sucrose as a food ingredient but has not set an acceptable daily intake (ADI) as it is a macronutrient.
Allergen info
Not a major allergen.
Foods that contain Refinery Sucrose
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