Sugar comes from sugar beet or sugar cane.
The sugar is extracted, refined and crystallised into a variety of white and brown forms.
All varieties of sugar provide around the same amount of energy: 393 kcal per 100g.
Sugar is 99.9% pure sugar so it is valuable for providing energy.
- Sugars are simple carbohydrates. This means food/drink products with a high sugar content release energy fast.
- Sugars are good for diabetics who have a low blood sugar level as they give a burst of energy. (This prevents hypoglycemia).
However, too much sugar can lead to dental decay, obesity and diabetes.
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