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Granulated Sugar
Granulated Sugar
Low concern
Granulated sugar is sucrose, a GRAS food ingredient (21 CFR 184.1854). It functions as added sugar; U.S.
Found in
1,459 products
What it is
Refined sucrose (table sugar) in fine, white crystals; produced from sugar cane or sugar beet.
Sweetener, bulking agent, preservative (high concentrations), texture and browning contributor.
Why it's flagged
- added sugar; excess intake linked to obesity, diabetes, dental caries
What regulators actually say
"Sucrose (C12H22O11, CAS Reg. No. 57-50-1)... is the chemical β-D-fructofuranosyl-α-D-glucopyranoside... GRAS when used in accordance with good manufacturing practice."
"Consume less than 10 percent of calories per day from added sugars starting at age 2."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
GRAS as sucrose under 21 CFR 184.1854.
European Union — EFSA
Permitted; counted toward dietary recommendations on free sugars.
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