The Sugar Association

Questions about the added sugars line on your food's nutrition facts label? Watch and listen to learn more! #SugarinBalance

Real sugar is a staple in our kitchens. Why? Because sugar is a simple, real ingredient that does the work of many. #RealSugar #FoodScience Learn more about sugar's functional roles in food on sugar.org. sugar.org/blog/beyond-sw…

I help communities thrive; from the farms I grow on to the local businesses I sweeten. I’m the neighbor you actually want dropping by—zero small-talk awkwardness. #RealSugar #Community

I help communities thrive; from the farms I grow on to the local businesses I sweeten. I’m the neighbor you actually want dropping by—zero small-talk awkwardness. #RealSugar #Community

#SugarFactWednesday Sugar cane stores its sweetness in its tall stalks. To extract the real sugar, the stalks are first crushed to release the sugar juice. #RealSugar #FoodScience

#SugarFactWednesday While the leaves of sugar beets produce the sugar, it's the root that stores it. The beets are first sliced and soaked to extract the real sugar we all love. #RealSugar #FoodScience

Leprechauns spend their days chasing pots of gold but even they need a break. That’s when it’s time for something warm and wholesome, like fresh potato rolls. Sugar plays an essential role (you see what we did there?) in this recipe. 🌈🥔 Perfect for your St. Patrick's Day table! #RealSugar sugar.org/blog/potato-ro…

There is no substitute for hands on learning, and that's certainly true when showing friends where real sugar comes from. We recently brought some Registered Dietitians to U.S. Sugar Corporation in Clewiston, Florida and had a blast. #RealSugar sugar.org/blog/ensuring-…

Ever wondered why real sugar is found in pretty much every baking receipe? It's not just because it's the gold standard for sweetness. Even the experts at the @HomeBaking agree. #RealSugar #FoodScience youtu.be/YGMf7EBY0vM

#SugarFactWednesday Did you know real sugar is naturally white? When first taken from sugar beets or sugar cane, sugar has a golden tint from molasses. Once that is washed and spun away, what’s left is pure white sugar. From plant to pantry, it’s that simple! #RealSugar #FoodScience

Sure, I’m sweet and play all these important roles in food, but I’m no diva. I help other ingredients shine—like making whole-grain cereal and bran muffins edible while helping you get nutrients. #RealSugar #FoodScience

Turn up the tunes: our @spotify playlist is packed with songs inspired by sugar. Perfect for energizing your day. Press play! #RealSugar open.spotify.com/playlist/0nyz7…

“Whatever your passion, there’s a place for you in this industry.” Leaders like Samantha Parrott are working every day to support farm families and help ensure a safe, reliable supply of real sugar on our tables. Read her full story and meet Idaho’s own “Sugarbeet Queen.” 👑🌾 #RealSugar #RealSugarisGrown sugar.org/blog/samantha-…

#SugarFactWednesday "Reduced sugar" often means more ingredients, not less. Sugar does more than sweeten. It shapes texture, balances flavor, and keeps foods fresh. No single ingredient can replace it. #SugarInTheDiet #RealSugar

I’m real sugar–I last forever. Because I don’t expire if stored properly, I’m always ready for your kitchen creations! #RealSugar #FoodScience

Need some power to get through a workout? That’s me! I’m a simple carb providing glucose that fuels your body so you can do all the things. #RealSugar

#SugarFactWednesday 🌱 Both sugar cane and sugar beets create the same sweet molecule—sucrose. Real sugar comes from plants. #RealSugar #FoodScience

Fun fact: Americans are enjoying me in moderation—intake of added sugars is the lowest in 40 years (13%), basically throwback to 1909 levels (11.9%). I've been fitting into a balanced diet long before you were even born. #RealSugar #SugarinBalance

#SugarFactWednesday Sugar first appeared in cookbooks in 4th-century BCE. Today, that same sugar brings grandma’s recipes to life—one smudged card at a time. #RealSugar

It's Fat Tuesday! Who's kicking off Mardi Gras with a King Cake? Read about this fun tradition, dating back over 150 years.

Looking to keep those flowers looking good for longer? Read how real sugar can help. #RealSugar