Sugar

All Sugars Are the Same People often think that the word “sugar” means table sugar. It does, but it also refers to many other types of sugars, too, including, fructose, galactose, glucose, lactose, maltose, and sucrose (the table sugar mentioned above). These sugars are found naturally in fruits, vegetables, and dairy products and in such foods as honey, molasses, and maple syrup. Sugars also are extracted from their sources to produce ingredients such as table sugar. This can include sugars…

would be this need to satisfied man’s sweet tooth that would lead to the cultivation and domestication of bees for there honey. For centuries this was mans only source of sugar aside from fruits and berries. Things however would change when the people of New Guinea would discover sugar…

Sugar is not a required nutrient; therefor the USDA doesn’t put an official RDA on it. This has created a problem with overconsumption of added sugars within the population. These added sugars contribute an average of 16 percent of the total calories in American diets, with 36 percent of the calories being consumed in the form of sugar sweetened beverages (SSBs), such as sodas, fruit drinks, and energy drinks.1 Although the USDA has not yet set a daily limit for added sugar consumption, it…

The 19th century was a pivotal time for the development of the sugar revolution in Havana Cuba. It marked a time of prosperity for Cuba as it slowly grew into becoming one of the world’s largest sugar producer and exporter country. Before Cuba became the world’s largest sugar producer the country had a struggling economy. However, the Haitian revolution would later change this and allow for Cuba’s sugar industry and economy to flourish. The years 1750 to 1850 holds great importance for Cuba, as…

Effect of sugars on starch The effect of saccharides on gelatinization of starch has been observed by many investigators, and the gelatinization characteristics are altered by the sugars addition. The effects of different types of sugars on starch gelatinization depend upon the chain lenght of the sugar. Disaccharides delay gelatinisation more than monosaccharides but maltose is an exception, which acts like a monosaccharide (Dorota Gałkowska, 2008). Sugars have been shown to delay…

The large consumption of sugar intake is arguably the leading cause of adverse health conditions such as obesity and diabetes in the U.S. Many researchers have studied health outcomes as a result of increased sugar intake, and have concluded that high levels of sugar is most commonly “found in the vast majority of processed foods, especially in sugar-sweetened beverages.” With this knowledge, several health organizations (i.e. World Health Organization) are strongly recommending children and…

be healthy you need your natural goods, like sugar. But at the same time you don’t want to go overboard with the amount of sugar you consume. “More than 70% of Americans eat at least 22 teaspoons of added sugar daily, according to the Harvard School of Public Health” (Richards). This statistic should impact many people because that amount of sugar can be reached just by eating fruit flavored yogurt. So people shouldn’t completely stop consuming sugar, but to watch how much they take in because…

Sugar: The Brazilian Industry In Brazil, the sugar production industry is a massively important boon for the country’s exports. This product makes up nearly 2% of the GDP of the entire country, or nearly $44 billion USD annually, and makes up over 35% of the worldwide export of sugar (Sugarcane). This industry employs over 1 million workers in the country as well, which makes up about 1% of the entire country’s workforce, a relatively significant proportion of the population working to produce…

Hidden Sugars Are Where You Don't Think They'd Be There’s so much about added sugar that warrants your attention. Aside from how they make certain dishes sweetly irresistible, much has also been discussed about how they can get addictive and potentially lead to serious health problems (will insert link to dangers of sugar here). Dealing with these added sugars from obvious sources like candies, junk food, pastries, and the like is relatively easy - reduce your intake or just completely write…

Has the question “Is sugar good or bad for you?” ever come up in a conversation? What’s your point of view on that topic? What if I told you sugar kills? Would you eat it less? Sugar no matter if it is too much or too little can cause serious damage to your body. Sugar is one of the most dangerous things you can put in your body. If you intake too much sugar you have a higher percent chance of developing diabetes. Sugar is originally a cane hence the name “sugar cane”. Sugar cane is then…