The Compendium of Bheḷa 3.1.23

3.1.23

vidahyate na mātrā ca sātmyatāṃ ca karotyatha | svādu puṣṭikaraṃ jantoravidāhi prasādanam ||

and a proper measure does not cause burning and brings about wholesomeness. / Sweet [food] produces nourishment in a creature; non-burning [food] is soothing;