Is Sucrose Vegetarian?
CautionSucrose or table sugar can sometimes include bone char from animals. If the label is unclear, we recommend calling the manufacturer.
Sucrose and the Vegetarian Diet
Sucrose is a disaccharide composed of glucose and fructose, found naturally in many plants. It is widely used as a sweetener in foods and beverages. Commercially, sucrose is extracted and refined from sugar cane or sugar beets, and it serves as a major source of energy and flavor enhancement in the human diet.
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