Alum powder, usually found amongst spices at grocery stores, is used in pickling recipes as a preservative, to maintain crispness, and as an ingredient in some play dough recipes. It is also commonly recommended as a home remedy or pain relief for canker sores.
The World Health Organisation suggests that adults should eat no more than 50 grams of sugar (12 teaspoons) per day to avoid the risks of obesity and tooth decay. The UN body even advises that limiting ourselves to 25 grams â or 5% of our daily energy intake â would provide âadditional health benefits.â.
The recommended daily sugar intake pertains to the amount of added sugars you consume. The American Heart Association suggests limiting added sugars to 6 teaspoons a day for women and 9 teaspoons a day for men. Keep in mind that added sugar takes many forms on ingredient lists, including high-fructose corn syrup, cane sugar, molasses, honey and fruit concentrate.