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Domino Sugar Cubes Dots
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Domino Sugar Cubes Dots

Domino
16 oz
Available at Foodtown
30
Calories
0g
Protein
7g
Sugars
0mg
Sodium
2
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Domino Sugar Cubes Dots are a familiar pantry item: refined cane sugar pressed into small, half‑teaspoon cubes packaged in a 16‑oz retail pack bearing the Domino logo. In supermarkets you’ll most often find them in the baking and sweeteners aisle next to granulated sugar, powdered sugar, and brown sugar, and sometimes shelved near coffee and tea accessories where shoppers pick up stirring sticks, creamers, and single‑serve sweeteners. These sugar cubes fit quieter rituals — a weekend brunch, an office coffee break, or a cozy afternoon tea — and they also appear on holiday tables for serving guests or for recipes that call for measured sugar. Domino’s brand positioning is classic and utilitarian: an everyday American sugar brand associated with home baking, mom‑and‑grandparent rituals, and straightforward kitchen staples rather than premium or artisanal sugar markets. The label leans on simplicity — “Cane Sugar” and phrases like “pure” or “fine” — but there are no organic or “natural” certifications or child‑focused marketing elements. In processing context, these are refined cane sugar formed into cubes: a processed culinary ingredient rather than a multi‑ingredient prepared food. Sensory details are simple and distinct: dry, hard white cubes that click together in the box, dissolve readily in hot beverages with a clean sweetness, and add a small, tactile ritual of dropping a cube into tea or coffee. Packaging is designed for pantry storage and ease of use; the cubes offer a precise, nostalgic portion size that many shoppers find convenient and comforting.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2
Servings per Container: 63
Calories30
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate7g3%
Total Sugars7g
Protein0g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Cane, Sugar..

Dietary Labels

This product is vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:2 / 4

Processed Ingredients

Why this score?

The product is a single refined ingredient (cane sugar) formed into cubes, which places it in NOVA group 2 as a processed culinary ingredient rather than an ultra-processed multi-ingredient formulation.

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Common Questions about Domino Sugar Cubes Dots

Well, that depends on your perspective! These little cubes are pure cane sugar, so they're definitely not what you'd call a health food. If you're using them to sweeten your tea or coffee in moderation, they can fit into a balanced diet. Just remember, they’re high in sugar, so it’s all about how you use them!

Perfect For

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holiday-baking
coffee-break

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