Unraveling the Origin of Your Sugar Supply
Discover the journey of where your sugar comes from in this intriguing exploration. Dive into the origins, production processes, and impact of sugar on our daily lives. Gain insights into the fascinating world of sugar sourcing and distribution. Join us on this informative quest to uncover the secrets behind the sugar in your pantry.
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Where Does Your Sugar Come Where Does Your Sugar Come From? From?
4 million acres of corn for domestic sugar production 1stmost energy intensive food manufacturing industry in the US High Fructose Corn High Fructose Corn Syrup Syrup Requires heavy refinement to create final product Grown in monocultures with little ecosystem value
1 million acres of beets for domestic sugar production 2ndmost energy intensive food manufacturing industry in US Requires heavy refinement to create final product Grown in monocultures with little ecosystem value Sugar Beets Sugar Beets
872,000 acres of domestic sugar cane production 3rdmost energy intensive food manufacturing industry in US Requires heavy refinement to create final product Grown in monocultures with little ecosystem value Cane Sugar Cane Sugar
About 228,000 acres of sugarbush in United States Produced in natural, sustainably managed forests Processed on small farms using new energy efficient technology Pure product requiring no refinement Maple Sugar Maple Sugar
