· By www.kapples.ch
The No-Added-Sugar FAQ: 50+ Questions Answered by Food Scientists
We put together The No-Added-Sugar FAQ: 50+ Questions Answered by Food Scientists because so many of you keep asking the same things about sugar, snacking, and what "natural" really means on a label. Consider this: the average person eats around 17 teaspoons of added sugar every single day, far above what nutrition guidelines recommend.
Key Takeaways
- No added sugar means no sugar, syrup, or sweetener has been added during processing, the sweetness comes from the fruit itself.
- Our products are a 100% natural product made with local apples and no chemicals whatsoever.
- K'Apples snacks are gluten-free and contain no added sugar, making them a genuine healthy snack for the whole family.
- We won innovation prizes in Switzerland in 2023 and 2024, and the innovation prize in Europe in 2026.
- K'Apples with apple and cinnamon won Gold, and our Raspberry and Strawberry flavours won Silver, at the 2026 European awards.
- You can browse our entire full range of no-added-sugar snacks or grab a K'Apples tote bag to carry them on the go.
- Food scientists agree that reading ingredient lists matters more than trusting front-of-pack claims.
What Does "No Added Sugar" Really Mean? A Food Scientist's Answer
This is question one in The No-Added-Sugar FAQ: 50+ Questions Answered by Food Scientists, and it is the most important one. "No added sugar" means nothing has been added during processing to sweeten the product beyond what naturally occurs in the fruit.
Our snacks are a no gluten, no sugar added option built entirely on cooked apple puree. We do not add cane sugar, syrup, honey, or artificial sweeteners at any stage.
We can always add that our product is without gluten or sugar, because that is simply how we make it. It is a natural product from start to finish.
The No-Added-Sugar FAQ: Why Local Apples and a Natural Product Matter
We try to use local ingredients whenever possible, starting with local apples sourced close to our production facility in Switzerland. This keeps our supply chain short and our fruit fresh.
We use no chemicals in our 100% natural product, and every batch is checked to confirm it stays true to that promise. This is why we describe K'Apples as a genuinely natural product, not just a marketing line.
Food scientists often point out that "natural" is a loosely regulated word. That is why we focus on transparency: apples, egg whites, and nothing more.
Global demand for sugar-free products has reached an all-time high as consumers cut back.
Is K'Apples Really Gluten-Free and Sugar-Free?
Yes. Every K'Apples snack is a no gluten, no sugar added product made from just two main ingredients: cooked apple puree and egg whites.
There are no hidden syrups, no maltodextrin, and no artificial preservatives. This is a healthy snack in the truest sense, built for people who want a treat without the sugar crash.
K'Apples: All the Flavours in Our No-Added-Sugar Lineup
K'Apples All Flavours is our flagship line, priced around $10.00 and built entirely around cooked apple puree blended with egg whites. No added sugar, no gluten, just fruit.
We rotate limited editions too, including apricot from Valais and our newer lavender and blueberry combination. Each one stays true to our natural product standard.
K'Sticks: Healthy Snack Bars for Kids, Mothers, and Sports
K'Sticks are our healthy snack bars, priced around $5.00, designed as a portable option with an egg white base and no added salt.
Parents tell us K'Sticks make a great snack for kids because they are easy to carry in a lunchbox and have no added sugar to worry about. Busy parents also treat them as a snack for mothers looking for something quick between errands.
Athletes reach for K'Sticks too. As a fiber-rich, non-GMO snack for sports, they fit naturally into a pre- or post-workout routine without the sugar spike of typical energy bars.
Marshmallows, M'Apples Jellies, and Mystery K'Apples
Our marshmallows, called Nuages, are an airy treat built around fruit flavours with no added sugar, priced around $5.00. They come in fruit blends like red berries, blackcurrant, and passion fruit.
M'Apples are cooked apple jellies, with or without chocolate, priced around $5.00 for the assortment. And if you cannot decide, our
