Eating Well As You Get Older

Frequently Asked Questions

20. What about added sugars? - cont'd

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The Nutrition Facts label tells you the total amount of sugars in one serving of a product. However, added sugars are not listed separately on this panel.

To find out if a product contains added sugars, read the ingredient list on the food package. Added sugars include brown sugar, corn sweetener, corn syrup, honey, molasses, and fruit juice concentrates. They also include dextrose, fructose, glucose, lactose, and sucrose.