June 5, 2026
Ingredient Labels and Sugar Aliases
Added sugars hide behind more than 50 different names on ingredient lists, including maltodextrin, evaporated cane juice, rice syrup, and barley malt. Checking the "Added Sugars" line on the Nutrition Facts panel, rather than just the ingredient list, is the most reliable way to spot these hidden carbohydrates and avoid unexpected glucose spikes.