Ingredient

Water And Sugar

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers add this mixture primarily as a sweetener and to enhance the texture and …

What it is

Water and sugar refers to a solution where sugar (typically sucrose) is dissolved in water. This mixture is often prepared by heating water and adding sugar until it dissolves, forming a syrup.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add this mixture primarily as a sweetener and to enhance the texture and mouthfeel of foods. It also acts as a preservative in some applications, helping to extend shelf life. It is commonly found in canned fruits, canned vegetables, and various syrups.

Health notes

Both water and sugar are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Sugar provides calories and contributes to the sweetness of foods. The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend no amount of added sugars and suggest consuming at most 10 grams of added sugars per meal. The World Health Organization (WHO) advises that intake of free sugars should be under 10% of total energy intake. JECFA has evaluated sugars as macronutrients but does not set an Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) for them. Excessive intake of added sugars is a topic of ongoing scientific discussion regarding its potential links to various health concerns.

Allergen info

Not a major allergen.

Products containing Water And Sugar

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Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. Mandarin Oranges In Light Syrup Canned Fruit 57kcal 0.7Protein 0Fat 14.3Carbs McIlhenny Company Spartan, Sliced Strawberries In Sugar Frozen Fruit & Fruit Juice Concentrates 93kcal 0.7Protein 0Fat 22.1Carbs Unified Grocers, Inc. Cut Yams Sweet Potatoes In Syrup, Sweet Potatoes In Syrup Canned Vegetables High in added sugars — 36% DV per serving 102kcal 1.2Protein 0Fat 24.7Carbs Weis Markets, Inc. Cut Sweet Potatoes In Light Syrup Canned Vegetables High in added sugars — 36% DV per serving 102kcal 1.2Protein 0Fat 24.7Carbs Key Food Stores Co-Operative, Inc. Key Food, Mandarin Oranges Canned Fruit 64kcal 0.7Protein 0Fat 15.7Carbs Herdez S.A. Mangos Sliced In Syrup Canned Fruit 88kcal 0Protein 0Fat 21.9Carbs Yams Supervalu, Inc. Yams Canned Vegetables High in added sugars — 36% DV per serving 102kcal 1.2Protein 0Fat 24.7Carbs Taylor Fresh Foods, Inc. Spinach Berry Salad Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes 116kcal 2.1Protein 6.2Fat 13.3Carbs Georgia Peach Products, Inc. Jalopy Jelly, Peppers With Peaches Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes 117kcal 0Protein 0Fat 30Carbs Harmons Inc Premium Mandarin Oranges In Light Syrup Canned Fruit 60kcal 0.8Protein 0Fat 14.3Carbs Mitsui Foods, Inc. Mandarin Oranges Canned Fruit 61kcal 0.8Protein 0Fat 13.6Carbs Lieber Chocolate & Food Products Co. Cut Yams Sweet Potatoes Canned Vegetables 99kcal 1.9Protein 0Fat 22.8Carbs
Sweet Potatoes (8 products) Mandarin Orange Segments (6 products) Cranberries (4 products) Salt (4 products) Spices (3 products) Mandarin Orange Whole Segments (3 products) Water (3 products) Citric Acid (3 products) Vegetable Oil (2 products) Sugar (2 products)

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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