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Ginger Syrup
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.
Found in
6 products
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
- added sugar (free-sugar intake)
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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