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Syrup
Syrup
Low concern
Syrup is a generic sweetener category and is a source of free sugars. WHO recommends limiting free sugar intake to under 10% of daily energy.
Found in
479 products
What it is
Generic umbrella term for thick liquid sugar solutions (cane syrup, corn syrup, maple syrup, etc.).
Sweetener, humectant, texture modifier.
Why it's flagged
- free sugar load
- metabolic effects of high sugar intake
What regulators actually say
"WHO recommends reducing the intake of free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake."
"Added sugars include sugars that are added during the processing of foods... such as syrups and honey."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Sugars GRAS as conventional foods; nutrition labeling required for added sugars (21 CFR 101.9)
European Union — EFSA
Sugars not regulated as additives; subject to nutrition labeling
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