The Sugar Association

The Sugar Association As the scientific voice of the sugar industry, we’re here to help you get to know real sugar & understand its role in a balanced lifestyle. The U.S.

The Sugar Association is the scientific voice of the U.S. sugar industry, making a difference by responsibly supporting scientific research and sharing our knowledge to enhance consumer understanding and confidence in the role that sugar plays in a nutritious, balanced and enjoyable diet. Sugar is a carbohydrate naturally present in fruits, vegetables and even nuts. Sugar is a product of photosynt

hesis, the process by which plants convert carbon dioxide, water and energy from the sun into food. Of all plants, sugar is most concentrated in sugar beets and sugar cane. The high sugar concentration of these plants makes them ideal for farmers to grow and harvest sugar. Once separated from the beet or cane, the result is pure sucrose (sugar), which is identical to sucrose found in fruits and vegetables and contains no preservatives or additives of any kind. The Sugar Association, founded in 1943, represents nearly 12,000 beet and cane sugar growers, processors and refiners in the United States. sugar industry generates 142,000 jobs in 22 states and contributes $20 billion to the economy annually.

The nutrition facts panel on packaged foods shows both the total sugars and added sugars in a single serving, so you can...
06/15/2026

The nutrition facts panel on packaged foods shows both the total sugars and added sugars in a single serving, so you can make informed choices that work for you.

Carbohydrates are the preferred energy source by the body because most provide glucose. Sugar is half glucose and half f...
06/11/2026

Carbohydrates are the preferred energy source by the body because most provide glucose. Sugar is half glucose and half fructose, powering everything from your muscles to your brain.

06/10/2026

What do real sugar and rock'n'roll have in common?

Sugar cane! It makes real sugar and has inspired song lyrics. 🎶 Like Tom Petty's classic line "You're barefoot in the grass / And you're chewin' sugar cane"

06/10/2026

That “Beet Beet, Sugar Beet” song from Sesame Street lives rent-free in our heads for a reason 🎶🌱 Sugar beets may look like ordinary root vegetables, but they’re specially grown for their naturally high sugar content—which is then turned into the real sugar found in kitchens across America.

Fire up the grill—these BBQ veggies are bringing the flavor. With the perfect balance of sweet and savory, this grille...
06/05/2026

Fire up the grill—these BBQ veggies are bringing the flavor. With the perfect balance of sweet and savory, this grilled vegetable recipe takes your seasonal produce to the next level.

Get the recipe and taste the difference → https://www.sugar.org/blog/bbq-grilled-vegetables/

06/03/2026

School might be out for summer but nature's classroom is always open! Did you know that real sugar is captured sunshine? Sugar beets and sugar cane make the real sugar in your pantry using sunlight, air, and water.

Discover how at the link below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WgHthUoHwa4

Refined sugar is simply clean sugar crystals extracted from sugar beets and sugar cane after the molasses and fiber have...
06/02/2026

Refined sugar is simply clean sugar crystals extracted from sugar beets and sugar cane after the molasses and fiber have been separated out, leaving behind pure white sugar crystals.

06/01/2026

Looking for the latest information on sugar? We've got free educational materials about where real sugar comes from and its roles in food. Our guides and practical tools are designed to inform and inspire.

Browse and download here → https://www.sugar.org/resources/order-download/

Powdered sugar is white sugar ground to a fine powder with a little cornstarch to help it behave the way you'd expect: s...
05/29/2026

Powdered sugar is white sugar ground to a fine powder with a little cornstarch to help it behave the way you'd expect: smooth, clump-free, and ready to use. So if you're mid-recipe and realize you're out, you're not stuck! Just grab your blender, 1 cup of white sugar, and 1 tablespoon of cornstarch. Sixty seconds later, you're back in business!

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