262 Names for Sugar

by | Aug 27, 2024 | Nutrition

Reference Guide: 262 Names for Sugar

This reference guide provides a comprehensive overview of the many names for sugar that appear on food labels. By understanding these names, you can make more informed choices about the foods you consume and avoid hidden sugars that can have significant health impacts.

Common Sugars

  1. Brown Sugar
  2. Cane Sugar
  3. Coconut Sugar
  4. Confectioner’s Sugar
  5. Granulated Sugar
  6. Invert Sugar
  7. Raw Sugar
  8. White Sugar
  9. Sucrose
  10. Powdered Sugar

 

Syrups

  1. Barley Malt Syrup
  2. Beet Syrup
  3. Brown Rice Syrup
  4. Cane Juice Syrup
  5. Carob Syrup
  6. Corn Syrup
  7. Corn Syrup Solids
  8. Date Syrup
  9. Golden Syrup
  10. High-Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS)
  11. Honey
  12. Maple Syrup
  13. Molasses
  14. Oat Syrup
  15. Rice Syrup
  16. Sorghum Syrup
  17. Tapioca Syrup
  18. Treacle
  19. Yacon Syrup
  20. Agave Syrup (or Agave Nectar)

 

Fructose-Based Sugars

  1. Fructose
  2. Crystalline Fructose
  3. Fruit Juice
  4. Fruit Juice Concentrate
  5. Fruit Puree
  6. High-Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS)
  7. Honey
  8. Inulin
  9. Levulose

 

Glucose-Based Sugars

  1. Glucose
  2. Glucose Solids
  3. Dextrose
  4. Glucose-Fructose Syrup
  5. Maltodextrin
  6. Corn Sugar
  7. Grape Sugar
  8. Grape Juice Concentrate

 

Sucrose-Based Sugars

  1. Sucrose
  2. Table Sugar
  3. Cane Sugar
  4. Beet Sugar

 

Lactose-Based Sugars

  1. Lactose
  2. Dairy Sugars
  3. Milk Sugar
  4. Whey Solids

 

Maltose-Based Sugars

  1. Maltose
  2. Maltodextrin
  3. Malt Syrup
  4. Malt
  5. Barley Malt
  6. Rice Malt

 

Other Plant-Based Sugars

  1. Agave Nectar
  2. Date Sugar
  3. Coconut Palm Sugar
  4. Palm Sugar
  5. Evaporated Cane Juice
  6. Panela
  7. Rapadura

 

Sugar Alcohols

  1. Erythritol
  2. Sorbitol
  3. Mannitol
  4. Xylitol
  5. Isomalt
  6. Lactitol
  7. Maltitol

 

Deceptive or Less Common Names

  1. Evaporated Cane Juice
  2. Fruit Juice Crystals
  3. Turbinado
  4. Cane Crystals
  5. Glucose Solids
  6. Dextrin
  7. Ethyl Maltol
  8. Florida Crystals
  9. Diastatic Malt
  10. Barley Malt
  11. Caramel
  12. Diatase
  13. D-ribose
  14. Refiner’s Syrup
  15. Panocha
  16. Treacle
  17. Muscovado
  18. Palm Syrup
  19. Golden Sugar
  20. Yellow Sugar

 

Combination Sugars

  1. Glucose-Fructose Syrup
  2. Fructo-Oligosaccharides
  3. Corn Sweetener
  4. Corn Syrup Solids
  5. HFCS-42 (High Fructose Corn Syrup 42%)
  6. HFCS-55 (High Fructose Corn Syrup 55%)
  7. HFCS-90 (High Fructose Corn Syrup 90%)
  8. Mannitol Syrup

 

Alternative Names in Foreign Languages

  1. Saccharose (French for sucrose)
  2. Zucchero (Italian for sugar)
  3. Azúcar (Spanish for sugar)
  4. Zucker (German for sugar)
  5. Sucre (French for sugar)
  6. Acuçar (Portuguese for sugar)

 

Scientific Names and Chemical Forms

  1. Dextrose Monohydrate
  2. Monosaccharide
  3. Disaccharide
  4. Polysaccharide
  5. Fructose
  6. Galactose
  7. Glucose
  8. Maltose
  9. Mannose
  10. Ribose
  11. Trehalose
  12. Xylose

 

Specific Product Ingredients

  1. Corn Sweetener
  2. Confectioner’s Glaze
  3. Invert Sugar Syrup
  4. Maple Sugar
  5. Cane Juice Crystals
  6. Sweetened Condensed Milk
  7. Hydrolyzed Starch
  8. Ethyl Vanillin (used in flavored sugars)
  9. Vanillin (used in flavored sugars)

 

Miscellaneous Names

  1. Buttered Syrup
  2. Rice Bran Syrup
  3. Evaporated Cane Juice Solids
  4. Glucose Syrup Solids
  5. Sugar Cane Juice
  6. Cane Juice
  7. Candy Syrup
  8. Nectars (e.g., peach nectar, pear nectar)
  9. Trimoline
  10. Sweet Sorghum
  11. Sweetenex

 

Natural and Unrefined Sugars

  1. Turbinado Sugar
  2. Demerara Sugar
  3. Coconut Nectar
  4. Blackstrap Molasses
  5. Barbados Sugar

 

Blended Sugars

  1. Golden Sugar
  2. Refiner’s Syrup
  3. Brown Invert Sugar

 

Processed Sugars

  1. Refined Sugar
  2. Castor Sugar
  3. Icing Sugar
  4. Baker’s Special Sugar
  5. Beet Sugar
  6. Ultrafine Sugar

 

Sugars in Preservatives and Processed Foods

  1. Sweetened Condensed Milk
  2. Glucose-Fructose Syrup
  3. Modified Corn Starch
  4. Modified Tapioca Starch
  5. Preservative Sugars (e.g., in jams, jellies)
  6. Low-Energy Sweeteners (often still have sugar or sugar alcohol)
  7. Sugar-based Stabilizers (in ice cream, frozen foods)
  8. Syrup in Canned Fruits
  9. Pre-sweetened Cereals
  10. Sugary Coatings (e.g., glazes, frostings)
  11. Confectioner’s Glaze

 

Industrial and Processed Sugar Names

  1. Solid Glucose
  2. Burnt Sugar
  3. Refiner’s Syrup
  4. Florida Crystals
  5. Inverted Sugar
  6. Table Syrup
  7. Corn Starch Hydrolysate
  8. Sweet Sorghum
  9. Sugar Alcohol
  10. Confectioner’s Coating
  11. Glucose Starch
  12. High Fructose Corn Syrup Solids
  13. Artificial Sugars (often blended with sugar)

 

Flavored and Specialty Sugars

  1. Vanilla Sugar
  2. Cinnamon Sugar
  3. Flavored Syrups (e.g., chocolate syrup, caramel syrup)
  4. Coffee Syrup
  5. Pancake Syrup

 

Organic or Natural-sounding Names

  1. Organic Evaporated Cane Juice
  2. Organic Sugar
  3. Organic Brown Sugar
  4. Organic Coconut Sugar
  5. Natural Sugar
  6. Unrefined Cane Sugar
  7. Natural Sweeteners (can be sugar-based)
  8. Pure Cane Sugar
  9. Organic Cane Syrup

 

Deceptive Terms for Sugar

  1. Evaporated Cane Juice
  2. All-Natural Sweetener (often contains sugar)
  3. Fruit Juice Concentrate (often sugar-heavy)
  4. Pure Cane Juice
  5. Concentrated Fruit Extracts
  6. Brown Rice Sweetener

 

Food Additives and Preservatives Containing Sugar

  1. Sweeteners in Preserved Foods
  2. Fruit Sugar
  3. Glazing Sugars
  4. Sugars in Food Preservatives
  5. Sweetened Dried Fruits
  6. Sweetened Desiccated Coconut
  7. Preserved Fruits with Added Sugar
  8. High Maltose Corn Syrup

 

Be aware of Sweeteners in Beverages

  1. Soft Drink Sugars
  2. Sugars in Sports Drinks
  3. Sugars in Energy Drinks
  4. Sugars in Alcoholic Beverages (e.g., wine coolers)
  5. Sugars in Cocktails
  6. Sweetened Milk Alternatives (e.g., flavored almond milk)

 

Hidden Sugars in Snacks

  1. Sugars in Prepackaged Snacks
  2. Sugars in Energy Bars
  3. Sugars in Breakfast Bars
  4. Sugars in Yogurts
  5. Sugars in Granola
  6. Sugars in Trail Mix
  7. Sugars in Protein Shakes

 

Baking Sugars

  1. Cake Sugar
  2. Pastry Sugar
  3. Baker’s Sugar
  4. Sugars in Baking Mixes
  5. Powdered Sugar in Mixes
  6. Pre-mixed Sugars for Baking

 

Sugars in Processed Foods

  1. Sugars in Frozen Dinners
  2. Sugars in Canned Vegetables
  3. Sugars in Packaged Soups
  4. Sugars in Bread
  5. Sugars in Bagels
  6. Sugars in English Muffins

 

Sugars in Condiments and Sauces

  1. Sugars in Salad Dressings
  2. Sugars in Ketchup
  3. Sugars in BBQ Sauce
  4. Sugars in Pasta Sauces
  5. Sugars in Marinades
  6. Sugars in Dips
  7. Sugars in Relish

 

Sugars in Spreads

  1. Sugars in Peanut Butter
  2. Sugars in Nut Butters
  3. Sugars in Jelly and Jam
  4. Sugars in Fruit Spreads
  5. Sugars in Honey
  6. Sugars in Syrups

 

Sugars in Dairy Products

  1. Sugars in Flavored Yogurts
  2. Sugars in Ice Cream
  3. Sugars in Sweetened Creamers
  4. Sugars in Puddings
  5. Sugars in Custards
  6. Sugars in Dairy Desserts

 

Sugars in Savory Foods

  1. Sugars in Processed Meats
  2. Sugars in Bacon
  3. Sugars in Sausages
  4. Sugars in Cured Meats
  5. Sugars in Sauces for Meats

 

Miscellaneous and Lesser-Known Sugars

  1. Saccharin
  2. Sucralose (often combined with sugar)
  3. Acesulfame K (often combined with sugar)
  4. Aspartame (often combined with sugar)
  5. Cyclamate (often combined with sugar)
  6. Stevia (often combined with sugar)