What is National Real Sugar Day?

National Real Sugar Day is October 14th, and we honor the people who harvest sugar crops and learn about the plant's origins. We also learned how to maintain a healthy diet while still enjoying foods made with real sugar, while still enjoying food made with real sugar.

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On National Real Sugar Day, we dedicate the entire day to honoring the gold standard of sweetness. In a March 2021 poll, 1,500 Americans were asked to identify any ingredient that makes food or beverages more enjoyable to eat or drink. Of course, sugar was introduced as the number one ingredient. Not only does real sugar give our food with amazing flavor, aroma, color, and texture, but it is also available to anyone who wants to make their life a little sweeter.

Sugar beet and sugar cane farmers around the United States grow the real sugar we use in our pantries and use in several of our favorite recipes. Sugar is a simple carbohydrate that provides energy when you need it. In fact, glucose is the building block of most carbohydrates and is a key fuel source for the body. In addition,, real sugar is also needed for the brain, muscles, and other organs to property function.