Cooked Grape Must
Cooked grape must is a fruit-derived concentrate composed primarily of fructose and glucose with some polyphenols. It functions metabolically as added sugar and contributes to free sugar intake in any product where it is used.
What it is
Concentrated, reduced grape juice (mosto cotto / saba), made by simmering pressed grape juice until thick and sweet.
Natural sweetener, glaze, or flavoring (used in balsamic-style products).
Why it's flagged
- Functions as added sugar
What regulators actually say
"Added sugars include sugars from concentrated fruit juices in excess of expected single-strength."
"Free sugars should be reduced to less than 10% of total energy intake."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Permitted as fruit-derived ingredient; counted as added sugar under labeling rules
European Union — EFSA
Permitted as foodstuff
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