Ingredient

Teriyaki Sauce Sugar

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Source

Not animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

In teriyaki sauce, sugar is added to provide sweetness, balance savory flavors, and contribute …

What it is

Sugar is a common sweetener, typically sucrose, which is extracted and refined from plants like sugarcane or sugar beets. It is a carbohydrate that provides a sweet taste and energy.

Why it's used

In teriyaki sauce, sugar is added to provide sweetness, balance savory flavors, and contribute to the sauce's characteristic glaze and texture. It is also widely used in many other processed foods, beverages, and desserts as a sweetener and for preservation.

Health notes

Sugar is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. However, the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend no amount of added sugars, and at most 10 grams of added sugars per meal, due to concerns about excessive intake contributing to health issues. The World Health Organization (WHO) advises limiting free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake. JECFA has evaluated sugars but did not set a numeric acceptable daily intake (ADI not specified).

Allergen info

Not a major allergen.

Products containing Teriyaki Sauce Sugar

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Rje Trade International, Inc. Beef Slices With Teriyaki Marinade Kitchen Quick Kit Other Meats High in cholesterol — 25% DV per serving 177kcal 26.6Protein 4.4Fat 8.0Carbs Genji, Inc. All American Roll Wr, All American Sushi High in sodium — 48% DV per serving 177kcal 4.7Protein 6.9Fat 24.6Carbs Innovasian Cuisine Enterprises, LLC Teriyaki Beef Entree Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 42% DV per serving 157kcal 8.6Protein 2.5Fat 25Carbs Genji, Inc. Dynamite Roll Wr, Dynamite Sushi High in sodium — 58% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 204kcal 3.7Protein 8.6Fat 29Carbs Delhaize America, Inc. Asian Pizza Pizza High in sodium — 37% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 231kcal 9.2Protein 7.7Fat 30Carbs FreshRealm LLC Chicken With Rice And Teriyaki Sauce, Chicken With Rice And Teriyaki Other Deli High in sodium — 46% DV per serving 126kcal 7.3Protein 1.6Fat 19.9Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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