With Apple Juice Concentrate And Sunflower Oil

This ingredient refers to a combination of apple juice concentrate and sunflower oil. Apple juice concentrate is made by removing water from apple juice, resulting in a thick syrup. Sunflower oil is a liquid fat extracted from the seeds of the sunflower plant.

Manufacturers often use apple juice concentrate as a natural sweetener and flavor enhancer, and sunflower oil as a source of fat, for texture, or as a carrier for other ingredients. In products like energy bars, this combination can provide sweetness, moisture, and a source of fats.

Both apple juice concentrate and sunflower oil are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. Apple juice concentrate contains natural sugars, and when used to sweeten foods, it contributes to the 'added sugars' content. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans (2025-2030) recommend no amount of added sugars. Sunflower oil is a source of unsaturated fats, and the Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend limiting saturated fat intake to under 10% of daily calories.