Raisin Concentrate
Raisin concentrate is a fruit-derived sweetener composed largely of fructose and glucose. Although marketed as 'natural', it functions metabolically as added sugar and contributes to total free-sugar intake.
What it is
Concentrated juice or paste made from raisins (dried grapes), high in natural sugars.
Natural sweetener, browning agent, and humectant.
Why it's flagged
- Functions as added sugar
What regulators actually say
"Added sugars include sugars from syrups and honey, and sugars from concentrated fruit or vegetable juices that are in excess of what would be expected from the same volume of 100 percent fruit or vegetable juice of the same type."
"WHO recommends reducing free sugar intake to less than 10% of total energy."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
GRAS as fruit-derived ingredient; counted as added sugar under FDA labeling
European Union — EFSA
Permitted as foodstuff
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