Welcome to The Sugar Bureau
   
 

Improving knowledge and understanding about the contributions of sugar and other carbohydrates to a healthy balanced diet.

Established in 1964, The Sugar Bureau is the trade association for the UK sugar industry. It is funded principally by UK sugar manufacturers. Since 1990, The Sugar Bureau has been involved in promoting nutrition research and raising awareness among academics, health professionals, the media and the public about the role of sugars in the diet.

   
 
 
Sugar Facts
 

The History of Sugar

Over 2000 years ago in the Pacific Islands, the stalks of a plant were found to contain a sweet liquid. This plant is now known as sugar cane.

In the 17th century, another plant was found to contain sugar: sugar beet.

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Did you know?:

Our great grandmothers used sugar to starch their petticoats

A pinch of sugar on the tongue is a traditional remedy for hiccups

A teaspoon of sugar after a hot curry will extinguish the furnace in your mouth

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