Sugared
Also known as: sugary
Added sugar contributes calories without essential nutrients. The 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend added sugars supply less than 10% of daily calories.
What it is
A culinary descriptor meaning 'with added sugar' rather than a specific ingredient — typically refers to sucrose or other added sweeteners.
Sweetener (added sucrose or related caloric sweeteners).
Why it's flagged
- added-sugar load contributes to weight gain, dental caries, metabolic disease
What regulators actually say
"On the Nutrition Facts label, the daily value (DV) for added sugars is 50 g, based on a 2,000 calorie daily diet... limit added sugars to less than 10% of total daily calories."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Added sugars must be declared on Nutrition Facts label per 21 CFR 101.9.
European Union — EFSA
Added sugar covered under nutrition labeling Regulation 1169/2011.
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