Does Menudo Contain Sugar? Separating Authentic Mexican from Filipino Recipes
                                
                                
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                                Authentic Mexican menudo, a traditional tripe stew, does not contain sugar. However, a distinctly different dish from the Philippines, also called menudo, often uses sugar to create a uniquely savory-sweet flavor profile. The presence of sugar is a key differentiator between these two vastly different culinary traditions that share the same name.