The Sugar Association

The nutrition facts panel on packaged foods shows both the total sugars and added sugars in a single serving, so you can make informed choices that work for you.

Carbohydrates are the preferred energy source by the body because most provide glucose. Sugar is half glucose and half fructose, powering everything from your muscles to your brain.

"Buy me some peanuts and Cracker Jack!" Is there any combination of words that instantly transports you to a sunny afternoon at the ballpark faster than that? We think not!

There is something purely magical about the timeless tradition of grabbing a bag of molasses-coated Cracker Jack. Read about the history here: https://www.sugar.org/blog/the-history-of-cracker-jack-caramel-coated-popcorn-and-peanuts/

Fire up the grill—these BBQ veggies are bringing the flavor. With the perfect balance of sweet and savory, this grilled vegetable recipe takes your seasonal produce to the next level.

Get the recipe and taste the difference → https://www.sugar.org/blog/bbq-grilled-vegetables/

Refined sugar is simply clean sugar crystals extracted from sugar beets and sugar cane after the molasses and fiber have been separated out, leaving behind pure white sugar crystals.

Powdered sugar is white sugar ground to a fine powder with a little cornstarch to help it behave the way you'd expect: smooth, clump-free, and ready to use. So if you're mid-recipe and realize you're out, you're not stuck! Just grab your blender, 1 cup of white sugar, and 1 tablespoon of cornstarch. Sixty seconds later, you're back in business!