Sucrosecontaining

Sucrose-containing is an attribute applied to substances, foods, and formulations that include sucrose, also known as table sugar, as an ingredient. Sucrose is a disaccharide made of glucose and fructose and is widely used for sweetness, bulking, and texture development.

Common sucrose-containing items include baked goods, candies, ice cream, jams, syrups, beverages, and many sauces. In pharmaceutical contexts, sucrose-containing syrups can be used as flavors and stabilizers. In industrial fermentation, sucrose provides a carbon source for yeast and other microorganisms.

Labeling typically lists sucrose or sugar as an ingredient. Some products also contain invert sugar, a mixture of glucose and fructose produced by hydrolysis of sucrose. Sucrose content is often measured in weight percentages or absolute amounts on nutrition panels.

Nutritionally, sucrose provides about 4 kilocalories per gram. Added sucrose contributes to energy intake, and high consumption is associated with dental caries and weight management concerns in dietary guidelines.

Storage and processing considerations include the hygroscopic nature of sucrose and its tendency to crystallize, which can affect texture and shelf life in confectionery and baked goods.