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Colored sugars

Colored sugars are sugar crystals coloured for decorative topping, sprinkled over baked goods, confections and desserts to provide sweetness and a granular finish.

Colored sugars — illustrative ingredient image

About Colored sugars

Colored sugars are crystals of sugar coloured for use as a decorative topping. They are sprinkled over baked goods, confections and desserts, where they provide sweetness and a sparkling or granular finish. Crystal size ranges from fine grains to larger, coarse crystals, and the colour may be applied as a surface coating or incorporated during processing.

They are commonly sold in jars or packets, either in single colours or assortments. They are distinct from non-sugar decorative sprinkles, which may contain starches, binders or other ingredients. Nutrition comparisons depend on the sugar product and crystal form; mixtures with other decorations should not be treated as plain coloured sugar.

Ingredient type
whole food

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English

colored sugar

British English

coloured sugar

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Colored sugars nutrition & diet

Colored sugars nutritional value

Product example: COLORED SUGARS (Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.)

Per 100 g of this specific product as recorded by USDA, per 100 g.

Calories
375kcal
Protein
0.0g
Carbs
100.0g
Fat
0.0g

A product-specific label example, not a generic average. Formulations can change; use the nutrition label on the product being eaten.

Crystal size and colouring method vary, and mixed decorations may contain ingredients beyond sugar. Compare plain coloured sugar with plain coloured sugar, not assorted toppings.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
    Not established
  • Pescatarian
    Not established
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
    Not established
  • Low-carb
    Not established
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Vegetarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Pescatarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Not established
The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

Reviewed ingredient entryIngredient reference · Preparations vary

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: USDA FoodData Central branded product — COLORED SUGARS ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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