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    Glossary Sugar

    carbohydrate commonly used as a sweetener in foods

    Sugar, commonly referred to as sucrose, is a carbohydrate that is naturally found in many plants, particularly in sugarcane and sugar beets. It is widely used as a sweetener in foods and beverages. In its granulated form, it is known as table sugar and is composed of glucose and fructose molecules.

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