Patter Matters — sugar alcohols

"No added sugar" is one of the most reassuring phrases in the snack food aisle. It suggests restraint. Honesty. A product that hasn't been sweetened beyond what nature provided. For health-conscious consumers, it has become a primary filter — a shortcut for identifying the better option. The problem is that it often isn't one. What "No Added Sugar" Actually Means The FDA definition of "added sugar" is specific: it refers to sugars added during processing — cane sugar, brown sugar, honey, maple syrup, corn syrup, and their equivalents. A product with "no added sugar" has not had these substances added...