Sweet Chili Sauce: Sugar
What is Sweet Chili Sauce: Sugar?
Sugar is a common carbohydrate, chemically known as sucrose. It is primarily extracted from sugar cane and sugar beets, then purified and crystallized into the familiar granules.
Is Sweet Chili Sauce: Sugar vegan?
Sweet Chili Sauce: Sugar is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Sweet Chili Sauce: Sugar a major allergen?
Not a major allergen.
What is Sweet Chili Sauce: Sugar used for?
Manufacturers add sugar mainly as a sweetener and flavor enhancer in a wide variety of foods.
Is Sweet Chili Sauce: Sugar safe?
Sugar is Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA.
Why it's used
Manufacturers add sugar mainly as a sweetener and flavor enhancer in a wide variety of foods. It also contributes to texture, browning, and can act as a preservative in high concentrations, appearing in baked goods, beverages, candies, and sauces.
Health notes
Sugar is Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA. While it provides calories, excessive intake of added sugars is associated with health concerns. The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans do not recommend any amount of added sugars, suggesting at most 10 grams per meal. The World Health Organization (WHO) advises keeping free sugars under 10% of total energy intake. JECFA and EFSA have both evaluated sugars.
Allergen info
Not a major allergen.
Foods that contain Sweet Chili Sauce: Sugar
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Aqua Star, Inc.
Coconut Butterfly Shrimp, Coconut
High in sodium — 33% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving
248kcal
6.2Protein
12.4Fat
26.6Carbs
Sunneen Bakery & Health Foods
Vegan Sweet Chili Chicken Bites, Vegan Sweet Chili
High in sodium — 34% DV per serving
184kcal
14.3Protein
2.7Fat
25.9Carbs
Safeway, Inc.
Coconut Shrimp With Sweet Chili Sauce, Sweet Chili Sauce
High in sodium — 27% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving
High in added sugars — 28% DV per serving
266kcal
7.0Protein
14.1Fat
28.1Carbs
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