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Fermented Sugar
Fermented Sugar
Low concern
When used as an added sweetener, fermented sugar contributes to added-sugar intake. The Dietary Guidelines recommend limiting added sugars to under 10% of daily calories.
Found in
21 products
What it is
Generic term for sugar (typically cane or beet) subjected to microbial fermentation, producing organic acids, ethanol, or fermented sugar derivatives.
Acidulant, preservative, or sweetener depending on output.
Why it's flagged
- added sugar
What regulators actually say
"Limit added sugars to less than 10 percent of calories per day starting at age 2."
"Added sugars must be declared on the Nutrition Facts label per 21 CFR 101.9."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Sugars are GRAS; counted as added sugars when used as sweeteners.
European Union — EFSA
Permitted food ingredient.
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