Ingredient

Sugar Cane

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Source

Not animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

Sugar cane is primarily used as a natural sweetener in a wide range of …

What it is

Sugar cane is a tall, perennial grass that grows in tropical and subtropical regions. The stalks of the sugar cane plant are crushed to extract a sweet juice. This juice is then processed to produce various forms of sugar, including raw sugar, brown sugar, and refined white sugar.

Why it's used

Sugar cane is primarily used as a natural sweetener in a wide range of food products. Manufacturers add it to provide sweetness, enhance flavor, and contribute to the texture and bulk of foods. It is commonly found in fruit juices, jams, jellies, snacks, and many other processed foods and beverages.

Health notes

Sugar cane, in its raw or minimally processed forms (like sugar cane juice), is considered a food ingredient. Its primary component, sucrose (sugar), is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend no amount of added sugars, and at most 10 grams of added sugars per meal. JECFA has evaluated sucrose and set an acceptable daily intake. Excessive intake of added sugars from any source, including sugar cane products, is associated with various health concerns.

Allergen info

Sugar cane is not a major allergen. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing Sugar Cane

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MIFRUT Mifrut, Passion Fruit Juice Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks 230kcal 0Protein 1Fat 63.3Carbs MIFRUT Mifrut, Lemonade Concentrate, Fruit Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks 230kcal 1.7Protein 0Fat 43.3Carbs MIFRUT Mifrut, Pineapple Concentrate, Pineaaple Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks 230kcal 0Protein 1Fat 76.7Carbs

KOIKEYA Karamucho Potato Chips Chips, Pretzels & Snacks High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving 571kcal 7.1Protein 35.7Fat 53.6Carbs DONGFUQIAO Rock Sugar Granulated, Brown & Powdered Sugar 89kcal 0Protein 0Fat 104Carbs MIFRUT Mifrut, Lemonade Concentrate, Fruit, Fruit Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks 230kcal 1.7Protein 0Fat 43.3Carbs MIFRUT Mifrut, Pineapple Concentrate, Pineaaple, Pineaaple Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks 230kcal 0Protein 1Fat 76.7Carbs L.Y.C. Products Christmas Punch Ponche Navideno Frozen Fruit & Fruit Juice Concentrates 160kcal 1Protein 0Fat 40Carbs Andros S.A. Preserves, Strawberry, Raspberry, Apricot, Wild Blueberry Jam, Jelly & Fruit Spreads 250kcal 0Protein 0Fat 65Carbs Snack Innovations Inc. Slim Chips, Potato Snack, Salty Sweet Kettle, Salty Sweet Kettle Chips, Pretzels & Snacks 389kcal 7.1Protein 10.6Fat 70.7Carbs GS1 Mexico Ok Fruit, Fruit Drink Water, Apple Manzana, Apple Manzana Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks 25kcal 0Protein 0.1Fat 6.3Carbs GS1 Mexico Mifrut, Mango Concentrate Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks 29kcal 0Protein 0.1Fat 5.5Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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