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SUGAR CANE- SUGAR

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 Sugar is used as a sweetener and gives energy. It makes its way to the table in many forms.  At breakfast, it is used in cereals , breads, pastries, tea, coffee and more. Lunch /dinner comes  around, it is used in desserts like ice cream, pies , tea coffee and more. Question : Where does sugar come from? Answer : Sugar starts off in the field in the form of a sugar cane plant. It is a wonderful and nutritionally sound food.  It is rich in vitamins and minerals.The sugar cane plant grows in  tropical countries like the Caribbean islands, Philippines, Brazil, Mexico, India and more. Sugar cane is a wonderful and nutritionally sound food.  It is rich in vitamins and minerals.  Molasses which is a byproduct of sugar cane is known to have medicinal value. It is known to be a good source of iron.