Sugar Coconut Oil
What is Sugar Coconut Oil?
This ingredient refers to a combination of sugar and coconut oil. Sugar is a sweet carbohydrate typically sourced from sugarcane or sugar beets. Coconut oil is an edible oil extracted from the meat of mature coconuts.
Is Sugar Coconut Oil vegan?
Sugar Coconut Oil is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Sugar Coconut Oil a major allergen?
Coconut oil is derived from coconuts, which the FDA classifies as a tree nut, a major allergen.
What is Sugar Coconut Oil used for?
Sugar is added to foods as a sweetener, preservative, and to enhance texture and browning.
Is Sugar Coconut Oil safe?
Both sugar and coconut oil are Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA.
Why it's used
Sugar is added to foods as a sweetener, preservative, and to enhance texture and browning. Coconut oil contributes fat, flavor, and a specific texture, especially in confectionery and frozen desserts. Together, they are commonly found in products like ice cream, candy, and chocolate coatings.
Health notes
Both sugar and coconut oil are 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. Excessive intake of added sugars is associated with health concerns. Coconut oil is high in saturated fat; the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend keeping saturated fat intake under 10% of daily calories. JECFA has evaluated both sugars and dietary fats.
Allergen info
Coconut oil is derived from coconuts, which the FDA classifies as a tree nut, a major allergen. Sugar is not a major allergen.
Foods that contain Sugar Coconut Oil
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Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Milk Chocolate Covered Almonds, Milk Chocolate
High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving
High in added sugars — 24% DV per serving
—kcal
10Protein
33.3Fat
53.3Carbs
Wythe Will Distributing Company
Pumpkin Face Taffy
381kcal
0Protein
4.8Fat
90.5Carbs
It's-It Ice Cream Company
Vanilla Ice Cream Bites Dipped In Chocolate Coating And Waffle Cone Pieces Nuggets, Vanilla
High in saturated fat — 75% DV per serving
High in added sugars — 48% DV per serving
358kcal
4.2Protein
21.1Fat
42.1Carbs
Producers Dairy Foods, Inc.
Vanilla Flavored Ice Cream With Chocolate Swirl And Chocolate Covered Peanuts Tin Roof Sundae Ice Cream, Vanilla Flavored Ice Cream With Chocolate Swirl And Chocolate Covered Peanuts
High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving
High in added sugars — 28% DV per serving
218kcal
3.5Protein
11.5Fat
26.4Carbs
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