Ingredient

Sugar With Tapioca Starch

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Source

Not animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

This blend is often used in processed foods to provide sweetness while also improving …

What it is

Sugar with tapioca starch is a blend of refined sugar and tapioca starch. Sugar, typically from sugarcane or sugar beets, provides sweetness. Tapioca starch, derived from the cassava root, is a common thickener and stabilizer.

Why it's used

This blend is often used in processed foods to provide sweetness while also improving texture and preventing clumping. It can be found in baked goods, confectionery, and convenience meals, acting as a sweetener and a texturizer.

Health notes

Sugar is a source of calories and excessive intake is linked to health issues like weight gain and dental cavities. Tapioca starch is a carbohydrate that provides energy. The FDA considers both refined sugar and tapioca starch to be generally recognized as safe (GRAS) for their intended use in food. International bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated sugar and starches, establishing guidelines for their consumption.

Allergen info

Neither sugar nor tapioca starch are among the nine major allergens identified by the FDA. Tapioca starch is gluten-free.

Products containing Sugar With Tapioca Starch

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BEAVER STREET FISHERIES, INC. 26/30 Brd Coconut Shrimp Shellfish Unprepared/Unprocessed 260kcal 12Protein 16Fat 18Carbs Beaver Street Fisheries Inc. 21/25 Coconut Brd Shrimp Shellfish Unprepared/Unprocessed High in sodium — 22% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 22% DV per serving 239kcal 10.6Protein 15.0Fat 16.8Carbs Beaver Street Fisheries Inc. 16/20 Coc Brd Torpedo Shr Fish Unprepared/Unprocessed High in sodium — 22% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 22% DV per serving 241kcal 10.7Protein 15.2Fat 17.0Carbs Beaver Street Fisheries Inc. 16/20 Coconut Brd Shrimp Shellfish Unprepared/Unprocessed High in sodium — 22% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 22% DV per serving 239kcal 10.6Protein 15.0Fat 16.8Carbs

Breaded Coconut Shrimp Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in saturated fat — 23% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 133% DV per serving 286kcal 9.5Protein 19.1Fat 19.1Carbs Five M Group Crispy Oven-Ready Coconut Shrimp Frozen Fish & Seafood High in saturated fat — 55% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 21% DV per serving 290kcal 8.9Protein 19.6Fat 18.8Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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