* Sugar is the generic name for sweet tasting, soluble carbohydrates many of which are
used in food as table sugar, granulated sugar or regular sugar.
* Sugars are an important source of energy with glucose
being the most important for the body.
* The brain requires around 130 grams of sugar
(glucose) per day to keep functioning.
* Refined (or processed) sugar provides a quick, simple source of energy.
* Sugars are popular in the processed food industry because they
add taste, colour, bulk and thickness to food products.
* They also prevent mould forming and act as a preservative.
* At the Unique Mart good quality sugar is avaialble.