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:
- Sucrose
- Glucose
- Fructose
- High fructose corn syrup (HFCS)
- Corn syrup
- Dextrose
- Maltose
- Lactose
- Galactose
- Cane sugar
- Brown sugar
- Raw sugar
- Turbinado sugar
- Beet sugar
- Coconut sugar
- Date sugar
- Fruit juice concentrate
- Molasses
- Honey
- Maple syrup
- Agave nectar
- Rice syrup
- Barley malt syrup
- Maltodextrin
- 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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