Teriyaki Seasoning Sugar
What is Teriyaki Seasoning Sugar?
Teriyaki Seasoning Sugar is a prepared food ingredient that combines sugar with various components of teriyaki seasoning. It is typically a blend of granulated sugar and flavorings such as soy sauce powder, ginger, garlic, and other spices. This ingredient is designed to impart a sweet and savory teriyaki flavor profile to foods.
Is Teriyaki Seasoning Sugar a major allergen?
Teriyaki seasoning commonly contains soy and wheat (from soy sauce).
What is Teriyaki Seasoning Sugar used for?
Manufacturers add Teriyaki Seasoning Sugar primarily as a sweetener and a flavor enhancer.
Is Teriyaki Seasoning Sugar safe?
The primary component, sugar (sucrose), is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA.
Why it's used
Manufacturers add Teriyaki Seasoning Sugar primarily as a sweetener and a flavor enhancer. It is used to provide a distinct teriyaki taste to a variety of processed foods. Common applications include marinades, sauces, glazes, jerky, snack foods, and seasoned meats like frozen patties and burgers.
Health notes
The primary component, 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. JECFA has evaluated sucrose and did not set a numeric acceptable daily intake (ADI) as it is a macronutrient. Excessive intake of added sugars is associated with an increased risk of chronic diseases.
Allergen info
Teriyaki seasoning commonly contains soy and wheat (from soy sauce). Therefore, products containing Teriyaki Seasoning Sugar may contain these major allergens.
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