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Cinnamon sugar history of cane sugar, its types and properties
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1. History of the production of cane sugar
In the 7th century, the spread of cane sugar spread to Europe. As time went on, cane cultivation spread to Africa and Spain. When three thousand years ago pure cane sugar was already being produced in India, honey was still being made in Europe. However, sugar only migrated to Europe during the Crusades (the 11th century).2. Types of sugar
The most popular in Poland are two types of sugar: white (crystalline, buttered) and brown (tricinous) sugar. Both the white and the brown sugar are mainly composed of sucrose. It constitutes at least 99.7% of the product.3. Production of cane sugar
The first step is to wash the raw material. The raw material must then be crushed. The sugar is extracted (extracted) with hot water. The resulting juice is purified by applying limestone milk. The pH changes, making it easier to remove impurities (by filtration). The water is evaporated until crystallization begins.4. Comparison of cane sugar and white sugar
The calorie content of brown sugar (373 kcal) is similar to that of white sugar (396 kcal), so it does not matter what type of sweetener it will be used for. Keep in mind that it is still a product that delivers simple sugars. Excess of this ingredient is not indicated for caregivers and diabetics. It is worth noting that there are no significant differences between these products. The only benefits of using white sugar are the taste, which differs from white sugar, and the trace amounts of minerals, including iron, magnesium, potassium and calcium.
