All About Sugar

Ever wondered exactly what sugar is and what it’s used for? Did you know that there is more than one type of sugar? What about white and brown sugar? Can sugars be hidden?

Here you’ll find the answers to these questions and many more.

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What is sugar

Find out about what sugar is and the most common kinds of sugars.

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How sugar is made

Find out how sugar (sucrose) is manufactured and the journey it takes from the farm.

How sugar is used

There's a lot more to sugar than putting a teaspoonful in your cup of tea or sprinkling it over your bowl of strawberries.

History of sugar

Sugar is a natural ingredient that has been in our diet for thousands of years. It is one of the world's oldest documented commodities.

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.