Organic Cane Sugar**

Organic Cane Sugar** carries a safety score of 3/5 and appears in 57 indexed US food products.

Safety score 60.0%

3/5 from FDA SAFFA + CSPI Chemical Cuisine

How common is vs other flagged additives?

Number of indexed products containing each of the most common flagged additives — Organic Cane Sugar** highlighted.

Indexed products containing each flagged additive. Source: Open Food Facts ingredient lists × FDA SAFFA × CSPI Chemical Cuisine.

Caramel Coloring22612Red 4021595Yellow 518987Carrageenan17853Blue 116643Yellow 613560Sucralose10490Organic Cane Sugar**57
Indexed products containing each flagged additive. Source: Open Food Facts ingredient lists × FDA SAFFA × CSPI Chemical Cuisine.
Safety Score
3/5

Safety Assessment

Organic Cane Sugar** has a moderate safety profile (3/5). While approved for use, some studies or consumer advocacy groups have raised questions about certain aspects of this ingredient. Consumers who prefer caution may wish to limit intake.

What the Data Says About

Organic Cane Sugar** currently appears in 57 products across the OpenFoodFacts catalog we index, which gives a concrete measure of its footprint on US grocery shelves. Our internal safety score of 3/5 synthesizes FDA Substances Added to Food (SAFFA) regulatory status with the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) Chemical Cuisine classification. These two frameworks capture different questions: regulators ask whether exposure at typical intake is acceptable, while consumer-advocacy groups examine cumulative dietary load and vulnerable-population risk.

Organic Cane Sugar** serves one or more technical functions in food manufacturing — stabilization, flavor, preservation, or structural role — which explains its presence across multiple product categories in our database. Inspection and outbreak records frequently trace back to control failures around functional additives, whether through batch contamination, undisclosed substitutions, or labeling mismatches that trigger recall classifications by the FDA.

No specific concern flags are attached to Organic Cane Sugar** in our current data snapshot beyond the regulatory and CSPI classifications above. That does not rule out individual sensitivity reactions, and anyone managing allergies, elimination diets, or chronic conditions should verify with a qualified healthcare professional before relying on population-level ratings.

Safety Profile at a Glance

Regulatory and safety classifications for Organic Cane Sugar**
Source Classification Year
FDA SAFFA Not listed 2024
CSPI Chemical Cuisine Not rated 2024
PlainFoodSafe Score 3/5 2026
Product footprint 57 products OpenFoodFacts

FDA SAFFA database, CSPI Chemical Cuisine ratings, OpenFoodFacts product index. See methodology.

Products Containing

Showing 50 of 57 products

365 everyday value, oyster crackers
365 Everyday Value, Whole Foods Market
100/100
365 everyday value, sweet-sabi mustard
365 Everyday Value, Whole Foods Market Inc.
100/100
Alaskan cod cakes
Unknown
100/100
Alaskan cod cakes
Unknown
100/100
Ancient Grain Minestrone
Ahold
100/100
Bread Crumbs
365 Everyday Value
100/100
Chocolate Syrup
365 Everyday Value, Whole Foods Market Inc.
95/100
Cookies
Breton Enterprises Inc
100/100
Creole seasoning shrimp burgers
Whole Foods Market
100/100
Crunchy birthday cake pretzels enrobed in white chocolate & rainbow sprinkles, birthday cake
Unknown
100/100
Dark Almond Organic Chocolate
Alter Eco
100/100
Dark chocolate
Whole Foods Market
100/100
Dark Chocolate & Almond
Whole Foods Market
100/100
Dark chocolate almond butter cups
Whole Foods Market
100/100
Dark chocolate peanut butter
Whole Foods Market
100/100
Dressing, blueberry thrill maple balsamic
Beekman 1802
100/100
Evan's Heavenly Spelt Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Mix
Amongfriends
100/100
Fingers bbq ketchup
Unknown
100/100
Guayaki, Yerba Mate Citrus Terere, Dietary Supplement
Guayaki Herbal Products
100/100
Guayaki, Yerba Mate Dietary Supplement, Pomegranate Terere
Guayaki Herbal Products
100/100
Hand-Crafted Baking Mixes, Cookie Mix
Among Friends
100/100
Hopped Grapefruit
Unknown
100/100
Horseradish Root Cocktail Sauce
Beekman 1802 Farm Pantry
100/100
Ice cream
Unknown
100/100
Ice cream
365 Everyday Value, Whole Foods Market Inc.
100/100
Ice cream
Unknown
100/100
Ice cream
Unknown
95/100
Ice Cream, Coffee
365 Everyday Value, Whole Foods Market Inc.
100/100
Ice Cream, Cookies & Cream
365 Everyday Value, Whole Foods Market Inc.
100/100
Kale & Cheese Tortellini
365 Whole Foods Market
100/100
Milk chocolate cookies, milk chocolate
Natural Nectar, Breton Enterprises Inc
100/100
Milk Chocolate Covered Pretzels
365 Whole Foods Market
100/100
Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups
365 Whole Foods Market
100/100
Organic balsamic vinaigrette
Unknown
100/100
Organic dark chocolate
365 Everyday Value
100/100
Organic dark chocolate bar, almonds
365 Everyday Value
100/100
Organic Dark Velvet Chocolate
Alter Eco
100/100
Organic dressing
Unknown
100/100
Organic dressing
Unknown
100/100
Organic green tea
365 Everyday Value
100/100
Organic honey mustard dressing
Unknown
100/100
Organic italian dressing
Unknown
100/100
Organic mil chocolate
365 Everyday Value
100/100
Organic Raspberry Tereré
Guayaki Herbal Products, Guayaki
100/100
Organic taco seasoning
Whole Foods Market
100/100
Organic tea lemonade blend
365 Everyday Value
100/100
Pumpkin seeds
Unknown
100/100
Ranch lentil crisps, ranch
Unknown
100/100
Ranch tortilla chips, ranch
Unknown
100/100
Real Dairy Light Whipped Cream
Private Label
95/100

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Organic Cane Sugar** safe to eat?

Organic Cane Sugar** has a safety score of 3/5. Always check with a healthcare provider if you have specific dietary concerns.

What products contain Organic Cane Sugar**?

Organic Cane Sugar** is found in 57 products in our database, spanning various food categories and brands.

What does Organic Cane Sugar** do in food?

Organic Cane Sugar** serves various technical functions in food manufacturing and processing.

Where does this ingredient safety data come from?

Safety data comes from the FDA's SAFFA (Substances Added to Food) database, CSPI (Center for Science in the Public Interest) ratings, and the OpenFoodFacts product database. Product counts reflect items cataloged in OpenFoodFacts.