Sugar and Hidden Sugar on Labels

Common Names for Sugar

Sugar
Brown sugar
White sugar
Cane sugar
Raw sugar
Confectioner's sugar
Granulated sugar

Liquid Sugars and Syrups

High-fructose corn syrup
Corn syrup
Glucose syrup
Fructose syrup
Maple syrup
Honey
Agave nectar
Molasses
Golden syrup
Rice syrup
Barley malt syrup
Carob syrup
Malt syrup
Sorghum syrup

Scientific/Chemical Names

Glucose
Fructose
Sucrose
Maltose
Lactose
Galactose
Dextrose

Evaporated/Alternative Forms

Evaporated cane juice
Cane juice crystals
Coconut sugar
Date sugar
Palm sugar
Beet sugar
Fruit juice concentrate
Fruit juice
Grape juice concentrate
Apple juice concentrate

Healthy-Sounding Names, But Still Sugar

Organic cane sugar
Organic raw sugar
Turbinado sugar
Demerara sugar
Muscovado sugar
Honey powder
Maple sugar
Brown rice syrup