Soft blue sanding sugar
Soft blue sanding sugar provides 375 kcal per 100 g, with 100 g of sugars and 0 g of protein. That is 30% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is E and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Sugars category.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 4 g (4 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 375 kcal | 15 kcal | 303 +24% | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.5 −100% |
| Carbohydrates | 100 g | 4 g | 1% | 89.9 +11% |
| Total sugars | 100 g | 4 g | 76.9 +30% | |
| Protein | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.3 −100% |
| Salt | 0 g | 0 g | 0.2 −100% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, 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
- Fat-free
- 0 g fat per 100 g (EU: no more than 0.5 g per 100 g)
- Sodium-free
- 0 mg sodium per 100 g (EU: no more than 5 mg 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, carnuba wax, confectioner's glaze, fd&c blue #2.
Additives 1
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 2 (E132) 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 2 (E132) from food served or sold in public schools from December 31, 2027.
West Virginia
West Virginia HB 2354 has barred Blue 2 (E132) 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 2.
Additives are detected from the ingredient list by Open Food Facts and may be incomplete or out of date.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
- Serving size
- 4 g (4 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0015418007510
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Soft blue sanding sugar?
Soft blue sanding sugar contains 375 kcal per 100 g and about 15 kcal per serving (4 g (4 g)).
How much sugar is in Soft blue sanding sugar?
Soft blue sanding sugar has 100 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Soft blue sanding sugar healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of E (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Does Soft blue sanding sugar contain additives restricted in the US or the EU?
Its ingredient list includes Blue 2 (E132). 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 April 23, 2020. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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