Ingredient

Sugar Topping: Sugar

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers primarily add sugar to foods and beverages as a sweetener. It also contributes …

What it is

Sugar is a common name for sucrose, a sweet-tasting, crystalline carbohydrate. It is primarily obtained from plants like sugarcane or sugar beets, where it is extracted and then refined into the product we commonly use.

Why it's used

Manufacturers primarily add sugar to foods and beverages as a sweetener. It also contributes to texture, provides bulk, and can act as a preservative in certain products like jams. It is commonly found in baked goods, desserts, candies, and sweetened beverages.

Health notes

In the United States, sugar (sucrose) 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. The World Health Organization advises that free sugars should account for less than 10% of total energy intake. JECFA has evaluated sugar. While sugar provides energy, high intake of added sugars is associated with various health concerns.

Allergen info

Sugar is not considered one of the nine major food allergens identified by the FDA.

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Last updated: September 28, 2026

Note: This site presents label data from USDA FoodData Central for general information. It is not medical advice. Check the package label; formulations change.