Ingredient knowledge
Jaggery sweets: what does “No white sugar added” mean?
When choosing jaggery sweets, “No white sugar added” tells you something specific about the recipe. It does not tell you how much total sugar is in a laddu or bar. Understanding that distinction makes product descriptions and nutrition information easier to read together.
The key detailJaggery contributes sugar. A recipe made without white sugar is not automatically sugar-free or made without added sugar.
Does jaggery count as sugar?
Yes. ICMR–National Institute of Nutrition includes jaggery among sugars added during food preparation. Replacing white sugar with jaggery changes the sweetening ingredient; it does not remove the sugars it contributes. “Sweetened with jaggery” describes an ingredient choice, rather than a promise of lower sugar or a health benefit.
Source: ICMR–NIN · Dietary Guidelines for Indians 2024, p. 94: added sugars ↗
Read total sugars and added sugars separately
Total sugars include naturally occurring sugars and any added sugars in the food. The US FDA explains this distinction in its consumer guide to nutrition labels. Do not add the two figures together as though they were separate totals.
When comparing packs, check whether the figures use the same basis, such as 100 g or a stated serving. A 250 g container describes pack weight, not one serving. Ask for the finished product’s nutrition declaration rather than estimating values from ingredient names.
Source: US FDA · Added Sugars on the Nutrition Facts Label: total and added sugars ↗
What does ZIVASHA’s wording cover?
Gond Laddu, Khapli Laddu and Seven Seeds Nutri Bar are sweetened with jaggery, with no white sugar added. Gond Laddu and Seven Seeds Nutri Bar also contain dates.
These products still contain sugars. Ask for the complete ingredient list, allergens, serving information and nutrition declaration before choosing for a particular dietary need. Khapli contains wheat and gluten. A sweetener description alone cannot establish suitability for the recipient.
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