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How Sugar is Refined – the Basic Story Raw sugar is made in tropical countries where sugar cane can be grown profitably. It is then shipped in bulk to a refinery in the country where the sugar is required. It … Continue reading →

How Beet Sugar is Made – the Basic Story White beet sugar is made from the beets in a single process, rather than the two steps involved with cane sugar. Harvesting The beets are harvested in the autumn and early … Continue reading →

How Cane Sugar is Made – the Basic Story Growing the Cane Sugar cane is a sub-tropical and tropical crop that prefers lots of sun and lots of water – provided that its roots are not waterlogged. It typically takes … Continue reading →

HISTORY OF SUGAR It is thought that cane sugar was first used by man in Polynesia from where it spread to India. In 510 BC the Emperor Darius of what was then Persia invaded India where he found “the reed … Continue reading →

HOW SUGAR IS MADE – AN INTRODUCTION Sugar is made by some plants to store energy that they don’t need straight away, rather like animals make fat. People like sugar for its sweetness and its energy so some of these … Continue reading →

INTRODUCTION TO SUGAR Scientifically speaking, sugar is defined as a class of molecules made up of carbon, oxygen, and hydrogen arranged in a ringed structure. It is a part of a grouping called carbohydrates which also include starches, celluloses, and … Continue reading →

Cellular and Genetic Responses of Plants to Sugar Starvation Photosynthesis converts solar energy to chemical energy, which then drives the synthesis of sugars from carbon dioxide and water. Sugars play multiple roles in all aspects of plant life. First, they … Continue reading →

Thanks to alert reader Glen for pointing out that the FDA already has a regulation for Corn Sugar in the Code of Federal Regulations, under food substances Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS). CFR Section 184.1857 reads: (a) corn sugar (C6H12O6, … Continue reading →

The WHO’s Recommendation: 12 Teaspoons of Free (Added) Sugar Daily Most teenage males consume an average of 34 teaspoons (136 grams) of sugar per day, mostly from the soft drinks, according to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA). For example, … Continue reading →

How much sugar should I eat each day? Sugar is all empty calories with no nutritional value. The USDA suggests that you get about half of your calories from carbohydrates. The sugar found naturally in fruit and vegetables is OK … Continue reading →