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Improving knowledge and understanding about the contributions of sugar and other carbohydrates to a healthy balanced diet.

Established in 1964, The Sugar Bureau is the trade association for the UK sugar industry. It is funded principally by UK sugar manufacturers. Since 1990, The Sugar Bureau has been involved in promoting nutrition research and raising awareness among academics, health professionals, the media and the public about the role of sugars in the diet.

Uses of Sugar

Sugar has many different uses:

As a sweetener
As a preservative
As a bulking agent

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Did you know?:

Three or four cubes of sugar in a suitcase before storing it will help prevent damp odours

During World War II only 4oz sugar was allowed to be bought per person per week as part of the rations

Sugar possesses antibiotic properties and can be used to heal wounds

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