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Cane Sugar vs. Beet Sugar
Cane Sugar vs. Beet Sugar



Sugar (sucrose) is a naturally occurring carbohydrate found in every fruit and vegetable. Most of the sugar in the world comes from two sources: Sugar Cane and beets, as it is easily extracted from both and both contain large quantities of sucrose. Sugar Cane is a tropical grass that grows abundantly in warm, moist and tropical climates and can reach 10-20 feet in height. Four U.S. states produce sugar cane: Florida, Hawaii, Louisiana and Texas. A stalk of sugar cane contains 12-14% sucrose. Sugar beets contain around 16% sucrose and are grown as an underground root crop in temperate climates.
Sugar cane is harvested by chopping off the stems or canes while leaving the roots so that the plant can grow again, making it a highly stainable crop. Sugar beets are planted every year.