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Ginger Syrup

Low concern

Ginger syrup is essentially a sugar-sweetened ginger infusion. The added sugar contributes to total free-sugar intake; ginger itself is a GRAS spice.

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What it is

Ginger syrup is a sweet syrup made by infusing ginger root in sugar and water.

Sweetener and flavoring; adds sweetness and ginger character.

Why it's flagged

What regulators actually say

"Limit... added sugars to less than 10 percent of calories per day starting at age 2."

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Sugar and ginger are GRAS food substances; syrup is a standard food preparation.

European Union — EFSA

Standard food; no specific additive regulation.

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