Granulated sugar
What is Granulated sugar?
Granulated sugar is a refined carbohydrate made from sugarcane or sugar beet. The raw juice is extracted, purified, and then crystallised to produce fine, white grains.
Is Granulated sugar gluten-free?
It does not contain gluten.
Is Granulated sugar a major allergen?
Granulated sugar is not one of the 14 major allergens that UK law requires to be emphasised on food labels.
What is Granulated sugar used for?
Manufacturers add granulated sugar primarily as a sweetener to enhance flavour and palatability in a wide range of products.
Is Granulated sugar safe?
Granulated sugar is not classified as a food additive and is not assigned an E-number.
Why it's used
Manufacturers add granulated sugar primarily as a sweetener to enhance flavour and palatability in a wide range of products. It also contributes to texture, browning (caramelisation) during baking, and can act as a preservative by reducing water activity.
Health notes
Granulated sugar is not classified as a food additive and is not assigned an E-number. The UK's Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN) recommends that free sugars should not exceed 5% of total dietary energy. High intakes of free sugars are associated with increased risk of dental caries and weight gain, according to the NHS. The World Health Organization (WHO) has also highlighted concerns about excessive sugar consumption.
Allergen info
Granulated sugar is not one of the 14 major allergens that UK law requires to be emphasised on food labels. It does not contain gluten.
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