Learn Glossary natural sweetener

Invert Sugar

Level 2Generally safeIn Winter's Dictionary

Invert Sugar is a natural sweetener — 50% glucose and 50% fructose; sweeter than sucrose

Also: Inversol, Colorose

What it does

50% glucose and 50% fructose; sweeter than sucrose

Where you'll see it

Confectionery, brewing

Regulatory status

  • US FDA: GRAS

Sources

  • A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): a mixture of 50 percent glucose and 50 percent fructose