Ingredient

White Sugar

Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers add white sugar primarily for its sweet taste. It also contributes to food …

What is White Sugar?

White sugar is a common sweetener made from sugar cane or sugar beets. It is refined to remove molasses, resulting in a pure sucrose product.

Is White Sugar vegan?

White Sugar is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.

Is White Sugar a major allergen?

Not a major allergen.

What is White Sugar used for?

Manufacturers add white sugar primarily for its sweet taste.

Is White Sugar safe?

White sugar is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add white sugar primarily for its sweet taste. It also contributes to food texture, aids in browning, and acts as a preservative in some products like jams.

Health notes

White sugar is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans (2025-2030) recommend no amount of added sugars, and suggest limiting added sugars to at most 10 grams per meal. The World Health Organization advises limiting intake of free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake. JECFA has evaluated sugars as macronutrients, which are not typically assigned an Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) like food additives.

Allergen info

Not a major allergen.

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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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