Honey & sweeteners · Product label guide
Sugar & sweeteners: compare ingredients, then choose.
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Compare cane sugar, syrups, stevia, monk fruit, allulose, and sugar-alcohol sweeteners.
The short answer
Our picks for sugar & sweeteners
Top of the shelfDomino Organic Raw Cane Sugar, Kirkland Signature Organic Fine Granulated Cane Sugar, and O Organics Organic Light Brown Sugar each score 100/100. 38 products tie at 100; these 3 have the shortest labels. Use Compare by in the table to separate the rest.
Also strongPyure Organic Organic Allulose Sweetener (100), Wholesome Sweeteners Organic Erythritol (100), and Wholesome Sweeteners Regenerative Certified Organic Blue Agave Nectar (100).
Clear noLog Cabin Original Syrup (lists artificial preservatives and corn syrups), Mrs. Butterworth's Original Syrup (lists artificial preservatives and corn syrups), Karo Dark Corn Syrup (lists artificial preservatives and corn syrups), plus 7 more with a listed group. We also can’t vouch for the 28 products without a verified current label; treat them as “not yet”.
Ranked from 89 of 117 products with current labels. Every product is in the table below; a score reflects labels and claims, not nutrition, allergies or safety.
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“No …” columns: None found on the label · Listed on the label · Unknown. Diet fit: Fits · Doesn’t fit · Unknown (rules; not medical advice). Claims: verified · not established. Default: most check marks first; not a health score.
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| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Product details → | 5 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients ORGANIC RAW CANE SUGAR Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Source: USDA FoodData Central ↗ · FDC ID 2566625 · data date 2023-06-29 · release 2026-04-30. Brand-submitted label record, public domain (CC0). Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-16 | ||||||||
| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Product details → | 5 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients ORGANIC CANE SUGAR. Label checked 2026-10-18 · US Source: USDA FoodData Central ↗ · FDC ID 2426079 · data date 2022-12-22 · release 2026-04-30. Brand-submitted label record, public domain (CC0). Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-18 | ||||||||
| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Water, 20% Organic Alcohol, Organic Stevia Extract, Select variant, Add to Cart, Organic Clear Extract Stevia 4 oz, $19.99 Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-11 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “Organic Clear Extract Stevia 4 oz”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-11 | ||||||||
| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Product details → | 5 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients ORGANIC BROWN SUGAR. Label checked 2026-10-18 · US Source: USDA FoodData Central ↗ · FDC ID 2546090 · data date 2023-05-25 · release 2026-04-30. Brand-submitted label record, public domain (CC0). Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-18 | ||||||||
| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||
Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-11 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “Organic Allulose Sweetener”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-11 | ||||||||
| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Water, Organic Soluble Tapioca Fiber, Organic Erythritol, Organic Natural Flavor, Xanthan Gum, Organic Caramel Color, Sea Salt, Organic Stevia Leaf Extract, Organic Acacia, Tartaric Acid Label checked 2026-10-11 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-11 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “Organic Caramel Flavored Syrup”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-11 | ||||||||
| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Organic Allulose, Organic Stevia Leaf Extract, Organic Natural Flavor Label checked 2026-10-11 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-11 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “Organic Granular Stevia Blend - Erythritol Free”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-11 | ||||||||
| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Water, Organic Alcohol, Organic Stevia Leaf Extract, Citric Acid Label checked 2026-10-11 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-11 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “Organic Liquid Stevia Sweetener - Simply Sweet”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-11 | ||||||||
| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Water, Organic Flavor (Organic Alcohol, Natural Flavor, Organic Vanilla Extract), Organic Stevia Leaf Extract, Citric Acid. Label checked 2026-10-11 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-11 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “Organic Liquid Stevia Sweetener - Vanilla”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-11 | ||||||||
| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Water, Organic Soluble Tapioca Fiber, Organic Erythritol, Contains 2 Percent Of Natural Flavor, Xantham Gum, Gum Arabic, Sodium Alginate, Organic Caramel Color, Organic, Organic Stevia Leaf Extract (Reb A), Tartaric Acid Label checked 2026-10-11 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-11 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “Organic Maple Flavored Syrup”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-11 | ||||||||
| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Organic Erythritol, Organic Monk Fruit Extract, Organic Natural Flavor Label checked 2026-10-11 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-11 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “Organic Monk Fruit Sweetener”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-11 | ||||||||
| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Organic Erythritol, Organic Monk Fruit Extract, Organic Natural Flavor. Label checked 2026-10-11 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-11 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “Organic Monk Fruit Sweetener Packets”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-11 | ||||||||
| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Organic Allulose, Organic Monk Fruit, Organic Stevia Leaf Extract Label checked 2026-10-11 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-11 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “Organic Plant-Based Sweetener”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-11 | ||||||||
| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Organic Stevia Leaf Extract (Reb A), Organic Stevia Sweetener Extract, Add to basket, $ 10.99, Overall rating: 4.418605 / 5 from 43 reviews., AI Generated Review Summary, Summary topics Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-11 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “Organic Stevia Sweetener Extract”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-11 | ||||||||
| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Organic Erythritol, Organic Stevia Leaf Extract, Organic Natural Flavor Label checked 2026-10-11 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-11 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “Organic Stevia Sweetener Packets”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-11 | ||||||||
| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Product details → | 5 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients ORGANIC CANE SUGAR, ORGANIC STEVIA LEAF EXTRACT Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Source: USDA FoodData Central ↗ · FDC ID 2160574 · data date 2021-10-28 · release 2026-04-30. Brand-submitted label record, public domain (CC0). Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-16 | ||||||||
| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Organic Erythritol, Organic Monk Fruit Extract Label checked 2026-10-11 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-11 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “Organic All-Purpose Sweetener”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-11 | ||||||||
| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Organic Erythritol, Organic Molasses*, Organic Vegetable Glycerin, Organic Monk Fruit Extract Label checked 2026-10-11 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-11 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “Organic Brown Sweetener”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-11 | ||||||||
| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Organic Erythritol, Organic Monk Fruit Extract Label checked 2026-10-11 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-11 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “Organic Confectioners”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-11 | ||||||||
| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Organic Raw Blue Agave Nectar*† , Organic Blue Agave Nectar*~, Organic Guajillo Chili Pepper, Organic Ancho Chili Pepper, Organic Scorpion Chili Pepper. Label checked 2026-10-11 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-11 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “ORGANIC AGAVE NECTAR WITH HOT CHILI PEPPERS”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-11 | ||||||||
How the clean score works
No setup needed, and strict: a full 100 needs every additive group clear and a verified organic claim (animal foods also need a verified grass-fed or pasture-raised claim; wild seafood and salt, which have no USDA organic standard, are scored without the organic points, and plant-based milks, cheeses and proteins without the feeding claim). Points: the nine additive groups (seed oils, artificial dyes, MSG, artificial sweeteners, carrageenan, artificial preservatives, hydrogenated oils, corn syrups, banned-abroad additives) share 60 points equally — not found earns a group’s full share, “may contain” earns half, listed earns 0; a verified organic claim is worth 25; a verified grass-fed or pasture-raised claim is worth 15 and counts only for animal foods. No claim, or an expired or unverified claim, earns nothing, so products without those claims cannot reach 100. Unverified or expired ingredient labels receive no score. Equal scores are equal. Ties are ordered by brand. Unknown and stale evidence never passes “Only show matches.” Producer claims and prices do not affect this score. This is not a nutrition, allergy, or safety rating.
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The full guide · Honey & sweeteners
Choosing sugar & sweeteners: what to check before you buy
Choose a sweetener for its intended use, especially whether you are baking, sweetening a drink or using a syrup. Check the complete blend: a product named for stevia or monk fruit may contain other sweeteners or bulking ingredients.
Follow the maker’s substitution guidance instead of assuming equal spoonfuls replace sugar. Compare the usable amount and serving information, and distinguish added sugars, sugar alcohols and other non-sugar sweeteners.
What the labels on this shelf show
We track 117 products from 29 brands on the sugar & sweeteners shelf. 89 have a complete, current ingredient label on record (76%), which is what lets us score them. The other 28 stay unscored until the maker publishes a full label; a missing label is “not yet”, never a pass.
Of the 89 scored labels, 79 (89%) list none of the nine additive groups we check. The group that appears most is artificial preservatives, listed on 6 labels, followed by artificial sweeteners on 5. 39 scored products carry a verified organic claim, which adds points. Scores here run from 55 to 100, and the typical label lists 3 ingredients.
What to compare
- Complete blend
- Read the other ingredients in stevia, monk fruit and similar blends.
- Use in a recipe
- Follow the maker’s substitution guidance for baking and drinks.
- Sweetener type
- Distinguish sugar, sugar alcohols and other non-sugar sweeteners.
- Serving information
- Compare the amount needed for your intended use and any package cautions.
The best picks, in detail
These are the highest-scoring sugar & sweeteners products on current labels. 38 products tie at 100, so we put the shortest ingredient lists first; Always match the exact flavor and package before you buy.
Domino Organic Raw Cane Sugar 100/100
Why it ranks here: no tracked additive group on the label, a verified organic claim. Label: “ORGANIC RAW CANE SUGAR”
Maker’s label sourceKirkland Signature Organic Fine Granulated Cane Sugar 100/100
Why it ranks here: no tracked additive group on the label, a verified organic claim. Label: “ORGANIC CANE SUGAR.”
Maker’s label sourceO Organics Organic Light Brown Sugar 100/100
Why it ranks here: no tracked additive group on the label, a verified organic claim. Label: “ORGANIC BROWN SUGAR.”
Maker’s label sourcePyure Organic Organic Allulose Sweetener 100/100
Why it ranks here: no tracked additive group on the label, a verified organic claim. Label: “Organic Allulose”
Find where to buy ↗Maker’s label sourceWholesome Sweeteners Organic Erythritol 100/100
Why it ranks here: no tracked additive group on the label, a verified organic claim. Label: “Organic Erythritol”
Find where to buy ↗Maker’s label sourceWholesome Sweeteners Regenerative Certified Organic Blue Agave Nectar 100/100
Why it ranks here: no tracked additive group on the label, a verified organic claim. Label: “Organic Blue Agave Nectar”
Buy on Amazon ↗Maker’s label source
What to skip, and why
These scored products list at least one group on their current label. That is the clearest reason to pass if you are avoiding those ingredients.
- Log Cabin Original Syrup lists artificial preservatives and corn syrups (55/100)
- Mrs. Butterworth's Original Syrup lists artificial preservatives and corn syrups (55/100)
- Karo Dark Corn Syrup lists artificial preservatives and corn syrups (55/100)
The 28 products without a verified label are a separate “not yet”: we have no recorded ingredient list to check, so we cannot say they are clean or flagged.
Your preferences, explained
The clean score is strict and needs no setup: nine additive groups not found in a current ingredient statement, plus a verified organic claim (and a grass-fed or pasture-raised claim for animal foods), are needed for 100; a possible match earns half and a missing claim earns nothing. Missing or expired evidence stays unknown. It does not assess nutrition, allergies, contaminants, or safety.
References
- Aspartame and other sweeteners in food U.S. Food and Drug Administration
- Added sugars on the Nutrition Facts label U.S. Food and Drug Administration
- Serving size and servings per container U.S. Food and Drug Administration
An ingredient check is not a nutrition, contaminant, allergy or safety assessment. How we verify labels →