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Sugar Solution

Also known as: Liquid sugar, Sugar syrup

Moderate concern

Sugar solution is functionally identical to sucrose and counts as added sugar. Excess added sugar consumption is linked to obesity, type 2 diabetes, dental caries, and cardiovascular disease.

What it is

Granulated sugar (sucrose) dissolved in water, typically used as a liquid form of sugar for easier mixing in manufacturing.

Sweetener; also contributes to texture, browning, and preservation.

Why it's flagged

Added sugar — contributes to obesity and metabolic disease risk
Promotes dental caries

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

GRAS (sucrose)

European Union — EFSA

Authorised conventional food

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