Sugar

Description

Sugar is a sweet carbohydrate, primarily sucrose, used for energy, flavor, and preservation in foods, found naturally in plants (like sugarcane/beets, fruit, milk) or added during processing (like white, brown sugar, syrups); it’s essential for energy but excessive intake is linked to health issues like obesity, diabetes, and tooth decay, with different forms (simple sugars like glucose/fructose vs. complex sucrose) and types (natural vs. added) impacting health.