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Sugar Detectives: Examining How Sugar Transforms Baked Goods
May 2021
Most people don’t know why sugar is in the foods they eat or recipes they make, but sugar’s unique versatility makes it an essential functional ingredient in many of the foods we eat. This lesson plan from the Home Baking Association helps students identify the many functions of sugar in food.
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Food Science: Sugar’s Many Roles in S’mores
May 2021
Summer brings the nostalgia of s’mores around a campfire. Here is a little food science behind this favorite summer treat.
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Cane Research Makes Louisiana Sweeter
May 2021
In 2020, Louisiana sugarcane growers produced more than two million tons of sugar, a new record for any year, but especially amazing during a pandemic. Researchers at the LSU AgCenter are always working to identify new sugarcane varieties with increased yields and released two this April, the result of 12 years of work.
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Staff introduction: Andy Fiske
May 2021
Andy spent the first 12 years of his professional career working in public accounting, but the “sweet” team at the Sugar Association was enough to bring him in house after having served as an external consultant for over three years.
Recipes
Baked Oatmeal
April 2021
Change up your morning oatmeal routine with this oatmeal bake the whole family will love.
Farmer Profiles
Elizabeth Mendonca, Yonkers, NY
April 2021
Liz began her career as a Process Engineer at ASR Group’s Domino® Sugar Refinery in Yonkers, NY, and is now the first woman to hold the position of Refinery Manager at the facility.
Farmer Profiles
Lyle and John, Powell, WY
March 2021
Sugar beet farming is a family affair for John Brence and Lyle Brjornestead.
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Sugar and the Dietary Guidelines for Americans: How many grams of sugar can I have per day?
March 2021
The new Dietary Guidelines for Americans were released in December 2020. What do they say about sugar?
Farmer Profiles
Sandor Garcia, Lafayette, LA
February 2021
A new face in Louisiana sugar cane, Sandor combines science and business in his role as a sugar analyst.
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