Ingredient
Sugar
Low concern
Not a red flag on its own. Pay attention if it shows up often.
What it is
Sugar. Cane or beet crystals, or syrups that behave the same.
Why it’s used
Sweetness, browning, bulk.
What to know
Not a toxin. A teaspoon is a teaspoon. The issue is how many hide in drinks and breakfast.
Who should skip
Nobody needs to fear a cake. Daily sweet drinks are the habit to break.
A gentler swap
Fruit, or less of the same recipe.
You’ll see it in
Cereal, soda, ketchup, yogurt.
Found in
- Skittles Original19
- Hormel Black Label Bacon23
- Skittles Original24
- Red Bull Energy Drink24
- M&M's Milk Chocolate25
- M&M's Milk Chocolate25
- Maggi Chicken Flavor Bouillon Cubes25
- Reese's Pieces26
- Skittles Original27
- Hormel Black Label Bacon27
- International Delight French Vanilla Creamer28
- Coffee-Mate Original Powder28