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Fondant

Low concern

Fondant is essentially sugar (sucrose) reformed as a paste. As an added-sugar product, it contributes to caloric excess and dental caries when consumed in excess.

Found in
152 products

What it is

Sugar paste made from supersaturated sugar syrup that has been crystallized into a smooth, dense confection.

Sweetener / decorative confectionery base.

Why it's flagged

What regulators actually say

"Diets high in added sugars are linked to chronic diseases."

"Free sugars intake should be reduced to less than 10% of total energy intake."

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Sugar; GRAS

European Union — EFSA

Permitted nutritive sweetener

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