Sugar Pasteurised Egg Yolk
What is Sugar Pasteurised Egg Yolk?
Sugar is a carbohydrate, typically sucrose, extracted from sugar cane or sugar beet. It is refined into a crystalline solid, commonly white granulated sugar. It provides sweetness and energy.
Is Sugar Pasteurised Egg Yolk vegan?
Sugar Pasteurised Egg Yolk is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Sugar Pasteurised Egg Yolk a major allergen?
Sugar itself is not one of the 14 major allergens that UK law requires to be emphasised on labels.
What is Sugar Pasteurised Egg Yolk used for?
Sugar is a widely used ingredient for its sweet taste and preservative qualities.
Is Sugar Pasteurised Egg Yolk safe?
Sugar is not regulated as a food additive in the UK.
Why it's used
Sugar is a widely used ingredient for its sweet taste and preservative qualities. It contributes to texture and browning in baked goods like cakes and panettone, and can also act as a bulking agent. It is found in a vast array of sweet and savoury packaged foods.
Health notes
Sugar is not regulated as a food additive in the UK. The UK government's Eatwell Guide advises 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) recommends limiting free sugar intake.
Allergen info
Sugar itself is not one of the 14 major allergens that UK law requires to be emphasised on labels. However, it may be present in products containing allergens.
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