According to the FDA, when manufacturers claim a food has “no added sugars,” it cannot be processed with any sugar or sugar-containing ingredients, though it can have sugar alcohol or artificial sweeteners. Products without added sugar can contain naturally occurring sugar.

What is the difference between no added sugar and sugar-free?

Free Sugars: Free sugars are those added to a product. No Sugar Added: No sugar has been added to the product as an ingredient. However, it does not mean that there is no sugar naturally occurring in it. Sugar-Free: Product has less than 0.5g sugar per 100g/100ml.

Are no added sugar drinks healthy?

Sugar-free and 'diet' drinks no better for healthy weight than full sugar drinks. Sugar-free and 'diet' drinks are often seen as the healthier option - but researchers at Imperial have argued that they do not promote healthy weight.