Specifically designed for coating jellies and candies; the uniform size ensures an even, sparkling "dot" finish on the exterior of sweets.
If we interpret "Filedot" metaphorically as a corruption of sugar, the write-up shifts to the deceptive marketing of processed foods. Sugar is rarely labeled simply as "sugar" on ingredient lists. It hides behind dozens of aliases to confuse consumers, including:
appears to be either a very niche, unreleased product, a misspelling of a known sweetener (e.g., “File dot sugar” → “filé powder” or “feldot”?), or a non-existent entity.
This "hidden" nature makes it difficult for the average consumer to gauge their true intake. A "healthy" granola bar can contain as much added fructose as a candy bar.