Brown Sugar Syrup
Brown sugar syrup is functionally an added sugar. U.S.
What it is
Concentrated sweetener made from brown sugar dissolved in water, sometimes with molasses added back for flavor. Composed primarily of sucrose with trace molasses solids.
Sweetener and flavoring agent that adds caramel/molasses notes; also provides moisture retention in baked goods.
Why it's flagged
- added sugar; excess intake associated with obesity, type 2 diabetes, dental caries
What regulators actually say
"Added sugars include sugars that are added during the processing of foods (such as sucrose or dextrose), foods packaged as sweeteners (such as table sugar), sugars from syrups and honey..."
"Limit foods and beverages higher in added sugars... Consume less than 10 percent of calories per day from added sugars starting at age 2."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
GRAS as sucrose (21 CFR 184.1854); declared as added sugar on Nutrition Facts label.
European Union — EFSA
Permitted; EFSA recommends added sugars below 10% of energy intake.
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