Vanilla Flavor Filling: Sugar

Sugar is a common carbohydrate, chemically known as sucrose. It is primarily extracted from sugarcane or sugar beets, then purified and crystallized into the form we commonly use.

Manufacturers add sugar primarily for its sweet taste, but it also enhances other flavors, contributes to texture in baked goods, and can act as a preservative in high concentrations. It is widely used in beverages, candies, desserts, and many processed foods.

Sugar is Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA. It provides calories and energy. 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 (WHO) advises that intake of free sugars should be less than 10% of total energy intake. JECFA and EFSA have evaluated sugars and consider them normal components of the diet, not setting specific acceptable daily intake limits. Excessive intake of added sugars is associated with various health concerns.