Ingredient

White Sugar Confection

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Source

Not animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

Manufacturers add white sugar primarily as a sweetener to enhance taste. It also contributes …

What it is

White sugar confection refers to refined sugar, typically sucrose, which is derived from sugar cane or sugar beets. It undergoes processing to remove molasses and impurities, resulting in white crystals.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add white sugar primarily as a sweetener to enhance taste. It also contributes to texture, bulk, and acts as a preservative in many food products. It is commonly found in candies, baked goods, desserts, and sweetened beverages.

Health notes

White sugar is Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA. As an added sugar, it provides calories but few other nutrients. 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 limiting free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake. Excessive consumption of added sugars is associated with increased risk of chronic diseases.

Allergen info

Not a major allergen.

Products containing White Sugar Confection

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Hammond's Candies Since 1920, LLC Milk Chocolate Bar, Cookie Butter Chocolate High in saturated fat — 60% DV per serving 531kcal 6.2Protein 29.7Fat 57.8Carbs Hammond's Candies Since 1920, LLC Milk Chocolate Filled With Speculoos Ginger Cookie Cream, Cookie Butter Chocolate High in saturated fat — 60% DV per serving High in added sugars — 64% DV per serving 531kcal 6.2Protein 29.7Fat 57.8Carbs Raley's Cookies & Cream Chocolate High in saturated fat — 60% DV per serving High in added sugars — 40% DV per serving 535kcal 4.7Protein 32.6Fat 58.1Carbs Hy-Vee, Inc. Strawberry Cheesecake Flavored White Confection, Strawberry Cheesecake Chocolate High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving High in added sugars — 30% DV per serving 545kcal 6.1Protein 30.3Fat 57.6Carbs 7-Eleven, Inc. Sugar Cookie And Sprinkles Ugly Sweater In White Confection, Sugar Cookie Cookies & Biscuits High in saturated fat — 70% DV per serving High in added sugars — 46% DV per serving 540kcal 6Protein 30Fat 60Carbs 7-Eleven, Inc. Peppermint Flavored Candy Crunch, Peppermint Candy High in saturated fat — 70% DV per serving High in added sugars — 48% DV per serving 540kcal 6Protein 30Fat 62Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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