Vegan Sugar

Vegan sugar is a type of sugar that has not been processed using bone char, a common refining agent derived from animal bones. It is typically made from sugarcane or sugar beets, like conventional sugar, but uses alternative methods for decolorization and purification.

Vegan sugar is used as a sweetener in a wide variety of food products, providing taste, texture, and browning properties. It can be found in baked goods, beverages, sauces, and many other processed foods where a sweet taste is desired.

Sugar, including vegan sugar, is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans (2025-2030) recommend no amount of added sugars, and at most 10 grams of added sugars per meal, to support healthy eating patterns. JECFA has evaluated sugars and determined an acceptable daily intake "not specified," meaning that based on available data, the total daily intake of the substance arising from its use at levels necessary to achieve the desired effect and from its acceptable background in food does not represent a hazard to health. Overconsumption of added sugars is associated with various health concerns.