Grape sugar
What is Grape sugar?
Grape sugar is another name for glucose, a simple sugar. It is naturally present in fruits, including grapes, and is also produced commercially through the hydrolysis of starch, often from corn or wheat.
Is Grape sugar vegan?
Grape sugar is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Grape sugar a major allergen?
Grape sugar itself is not one of the 14 major allergens that UK law requires to be emphasised on food labels.
What is Grape sugar used for?
Manufacturers use grape sugar primarily as a sweetener and bulking agent in a wide variety of foods.
Is Grape sugar safe?
Grape sugar (glucose) is a fundamental carbohydrate source for the body.
Why it's used
Manufacturers use grape sugar primarily as a sweetener and bulking agent in a wide variety of foods. It is commonly found in confectionery, baked goods, and processed meals due to its mild sweetness and ability to contribute to texture.
Health notes
Grape sugar (glucose) is a fundamental carbohydrate source for the body. In the UK, glucose is not regulated as a food additive under Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008; it is considered a food ingredient. The Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN) advises that free sugars, which include glucose, should not exceed 5% of total dietary energy. While glucose is essential for energy, high intakes of free sugars are linked to weight gain and dental caries.
Allergen info
Grape sugar itself is not one of the 14 major allergens that UK law requires to be emphasised on food labels. Not a major allergen.
Foods that contain Grape sugar
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