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Sanding Sugar
Sanding Sugar by Great Value is listed in the Sugars category. That is 100% less sugar than the average product in this category. It is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food).
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Category avg |
|---|---|---|
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0.3 −100% |
| Total sugars | 0 g | 76.9 −100% |
*% Daily Value for 100 g, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 2024 Sugars products on Foodmetria.
Nutrition claims check
Claims its numbers support
- Sugar-free
- 0 g sugars per 100 g (EU: no more than 0.5 g per 100 g)
Checked against the per-100 g thresholds of EU Regulation 1924/2006, using the nutrition data above. US labels follow FDA rules, which are mostly based on serving size and can give a different result; FDA has no defined “low sugar” claim.
Compared with other sugars
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
SUGAR, CONFECTIONER'S GLAZE (SHELLAC), BLUE 1, CARNAUBA WAX
Additives 3
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Regulatory status of its additives
How the US, individual states and the EU treat additives found in this product's ingredient list.
United States
Blue 1 (E133) is among six petroleum-based dyes FDA is asking manufacturers to remove by the end of 2027. The phase-out is voluntary: the dyes remain approved.
California
The California School Food Safety Act (AB 2316) bars Blue 1 (E133) from food served or sold in public schools from December 31, 2027.
West Virginia
West Virginia HB 2354 has barred Blue 1 (E133) from school nutrition programs since August 1, 2025. A statewide ban due January 1, 2028 is on hold under a preliminary injunction (December 23, 2025) while the state appeals.
What these additives are and what the research says: Blue 1.
Additives are detected from the ingredient list by Open Food Facts and may be incomplete or out of date. Regulatory status checked October 6, 2026; rules are changing quickly. Not legal advice — always check the package label.
Product details
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0078742199498
Prices reported by shoppers
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Frequently asked questions
How much sugar is in Sanding Sugar?
Sanding Sugar has 0 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Sanding Sugar healthy?
It is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Is Sanding Sugar vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
Does Sanding Sugar contain additives restricted in the US or the EU?
Its ingredient list includes Blue 1 (E133). FDA is asking manufacturers to stop using it by the end of 2027 (voluntarily); California bars it from public schools from December 31, 2027; West Virginia bars it from school meals. Recipes change — check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated May 17, 2025. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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