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Free sugars

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"Free sugars" are all monosaccharides [simple sugars] and disaccharides [sugars composed of two monosaccharides] (including refined sugars from cane, beet and corn) added to foods by the manufacturer, cook or consumer, plus sugars naturally present in honey, syrups and fruit juices.

Source: CBC Sugar Surprise 

To read about this term in context:

GreenFacts Summary on Diet and Nutrition Prevention of Chronic Diseases

Translation(s):

Español: Azúcares libres
Français: Sucres libres

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