Types of Sugar
Types of Sugar
A Crash Course on the Many Types of Sugar
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Sugar’s Role in Food
Sugar’s Role in Food
Sugar can give foods the sweet taste we know and love—but there’s much more to it.
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Campaign for Sweetener Transparency
Campaign for Sweetener Transparency
Supporting Accuracy in Labeling
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Real Sugar

Real sugar comes from sugar beet and sugar cane plants grown on farms.

Dietary Guidelines

Dietary Guidelines

What are the current recommendations for sugar?

Fun Facts About Sugar

For Educators

For Media

For Healthcare

Learn the Sugar Facts

For Families

Share the Sweetness

Brown sugar

In a Pinch? Make Brown Sugar at Home

October 2021

Did you know you can make your own brown sugar with two pantry staples?

Sugar Cone Christmas Trees

December 2021

As an alternative to gingerbread houses, try making Christmas Trees from sugar cones with the kids!

In a Pinch? Make Powdered Sugar at Home

October 2021

Did you know you can make your own powdered sugar with two pantry staples?

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