Sugar Basics
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Less sugar, less salt: USDA proposes nutrition changes to school meals
February 3, 2023
The Agriculture Department on Friday proposed new nutrition standards for school meals that would impose the first limit on added sugar in lunches and breakfasts served by school cafeterias[...]
How to make the perfect s’mores – with science
November 22, 2022
To make the perfectly roasted marshmallow you’ve got to be patient, says long-time s’mores connoisseur Courtney Gaine, president and CEO of The Sugar Association. Rush the process and your marshmallow will instantly catch on fire, resulting in a treat that’s charred on the outside while still cold on the inside[...]
What’s the Difference Between White and Brown Sugar?
October 26, 2022
You probably have both white and brown sugar in your pantry right now, but unless your recipe specifies, how do you know which one to use? The two types of sugar look different, but we wanted to know if that’s the only factor that sets them apart. To learn more, we spoke with Courtney Gaine, President, and CEO of The Sugar Association, about the difference between white and brown sugar.
Sugarbeet industry celebrates first National Real Sugar Day
October 13, 2022
There is no doubt that autumn is one of the most exciting times of the year for the world of sugar. The sugarbeet and sugarcane harvests start, Halloween is around the corner, and Thanksgiving and Christmas aren’t far away. This month, there is a new day to celebrate — the first ever National Real Sugar […]
National Real Sugar Day debuts
October 12, 2022
The sugar industry will come together to mark the first annual National Real Sugar Day on Oct. 14 as a day to celebrate real sugar with the people who bring it from farm to table, and those individuals who enjoy it as part of a balanced diet. “As the gold standard for sweetness, real sugar […]
Brown Sugar vs. White Sugar: What’s the Difference?
October 11, 2022
Which sugar should you reach for, brown or white? There's more to these common sugar varieties than you'd think, including similarities and differences you probably didn't know about. We spoke with the Sugar Association to get all the info you need to know about white sugar, brown sugar and everything in between.
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