Sugar Basics
Find out what it is; where it comes from; and more about this simple, functional ingredient.
Learn MoreMay 8, 2015
The Sugar Association (SAI) has filed comments in response to the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee’s (DCAC) recent recommendations, raising concerns about new guidance on “added sugars” and the manner by which these recommendations were derived.
March 24, 2015
The Sugar Association questioned the 2015 Dietary Guidelines process in public testimony delivered today, noting that the Committee has taken “added sugars” recommendations into unchartered territory, raising serious concerns about timing, consistency and potential biases.
March 4, 2015
The Sugar Association appreciates the World Health Organization’s (WHO) efforts to address obesity and dental caries around the world.
February 19, 2015
The Sugar Association is troubled by the lack of consistency in the scientific process and quality of evidence used by the 2015 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (Committee) as the basis for its Advisory Report to the Secretaries of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
December 12, 2014
The Sugar Association has submitted comments to the 2015 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee.
October 28, 2014
If you’ve ever wondered how much sugar is in a product, just turn to the nutrition facts panel (NFP). For more than two decades a product’s total “sugars” are prominently displayed on the NFP.
Find out what it is; where it comes from; and more about this simple, functional ingredient.
Learn MoreAll sugar is made by first extracting sugar juice from sugar beet or sugar cane plants., and from there, many types of sugar can be produced.
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