How is sugar made?
Find out how sugar (sucrose) is manufactured and the journey it takes from the farm.
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Latin America
Welcome to Making Sense of Sugar
A dedicated resource for people in Latin America*, to give you facts on sugar and the role it can play as part of a healthy balanced diet based on robust science.
Making Sense of Sugar has been funded and developed by AB Sugar. Making Sense of Sugar Latin America has been developed in collaboration with UNALA, the Latin American Sugar Producers Association. We hope you find this information useful to help you make informed diet choices for you, your family and friends.
*Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Puerto Rico (U.S. Territory), Uruguay, and Venezuela.
Click on the map below to visit Making Sense of Sugar in Latin America or other countries available that you may be interested in.
Sugars and the body
Sugars are an important source of energy that we need to go about our daily lives. Find out more about sugars and the role they can play as part of a balanced diet.
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Sugar FAQs
How many calories are in a spoonful of sugar? Is white sugar better for you than brown sugar? Find out the answer to these questions and more.
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Dietary guidance
Healthy eating is about consuming the right amount of food for your energy needs. You can find tips for a healthy balanced diet here.
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