How Do I Use It? Sugar Part I: Background

Sugar. We love how it tastes, but hate what it does to us. But actually it can be a great, if not necessary, thing to have in your food storage. Let's look at it's background.

• Experts believe it originated in the South Pacific 8,000 years ago.
• First mention of it is from an officer in Alexander's army about 325 BC
• Used to be a luxury in Europe.
• Columbus brought it to the America's on his second voyage.
• Sugar is product of photosynthesis.
• Found in all plants, but highest concentration in sugar cane and sugar beet plants.

Why Should You Store It?

• If stored properly, it will last indefinitely.
• Has many different uses for a ton of different recipes.
• Provides energy to the body.