Hidden Sugar Names

When trying to identify hidden sugars in food products, it’s important to look out for various names that may indicate the presence of sugar. Here are some common hidden sugar names to watch for on ingredient labels:

  1. Sucrose
  2. Glucose
  3. Fructose
  4. High fructose corn syrup (HFCS)
  5. Corn syrup
  6. Dextrose
  7. Maltose
  8. Lactose
  9. Galactose
  10. Cane sugar
  11. Brown sugar
  12. Raw sugar
  13. Turbinado sugar
  14. Beet sugar
  15. Coconut sugar
  16. Date sugar
  17. Fruit juice concentrate
  18. Molasses
  19. Honey
  20. Maple syrup
  21. Agave nectar
  22. Rice syrup
  23. Barley malt syrup
  24. Maltodextrin
  25. Evaporated cane juice

Keep in mind that even seemingly healthier sweeteners, such as agave nectar or coconut sugar, should be consumed in moderation as they still contain sugar and provide calories. It’s always beneficial to read ingredient labels carefully and be aware of the various names used to describe added sugars.

1. Agave Nectar/Syrup
2. Barley malt
3. Beet sugar
4. Blackstrap molasses
5. Brown sugar
6. Cane sugar
7. carob syrup
8. Caster sugar
9. Coconut sugar
10. Coffee sugar crystals
11. Confectioner’s sugar
12. Corn syrup
13. Date sugar/syrup
14. Demerara
15. Dextrose
16. Evaporated cane juice
17. Fructose
18. Fruit juice
19. Fruit juice concentrate
20. Glucose
21. Golden syrup
22. Grape sugar/syrup
23. High-fructose corn syrup
24. Icing sugar
25. Invert sugar
26. Lactose
27. Malt
28. White sugar
29. Maltose
30. Maple syrup
31. Molasses
32. Muscovado
33. Palm sugar
34. Panela
35. Powdered sugar
36. Rapadura
37. Rice syrup
38. Sucrose
39. Treacle
40. Turbinado

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