16 SUGARY FACTS ABOUT SUGAR!(MUST WATCH IF EVER USED)
FACTS ABOUT SUGAR 1. What types of sugar are there? There are two main sources of naturally produced raw sugar consumed by humans – sugar beet and sugar cane. 2. Where is sugar grown? Crops of sugar beet are mostly grown in the northern hemisphere, accounting for approximately 20% of the world’s sugar production. The remaining 80% of sugar comes from sugar cane grown in the tropical and subtropical regions. 3. Sugar’s been a favorite of ours for a long time! Early records in Polynesia show that sugar was used after Emperor Darius of Persia discovered it growing in jerusalem after he invaded in 510 BC – up to then, honey from bees had been used to satisfy sweet teeth! a field of sugarcane 4. Sugar didn’t reach the UK until the 11th century. In 1069, crusaders brought sugar to England and it has been popular ever since! By the 19th century, most British households were using sugar. 5. Russia’s actually top of the ...