Facts About Sugar Crystals

      When most people think of sugar crystals they think of the little colored sprinkles that are found on cakes and other confections. These little sugar crystals are a favorite of the old and young alike as they give baked goods a colorful, fun look. Not only used to decorate, sugar crystals can be found in bake shops and homes around the world.

Sugar Crystals

       Sugar crystals are actually a crystallized form of glucose. The sugar crystals are made from sugarcane and sugar beets. These sugar crystals are counted in the 130 million metric tons of sugar that are grown and produced world wide each year.

Purpose of Sugar Crystals

       While many people think of sugar crystals as purely a form of decoration, the crystallized glucose is also used to preserve food. Sugar crystals are very popular with bakers, as they have been for centuries, instantly providing the sweetness that certain baked goods require. Sugar crystals make sweetening baked items, drinks and other foods simple as measurement and storage is straightforward.

History of Sugar Crystals

      Sugarcane has been crystallized and used for baking and food preservation for centuries. The process of crystallizing sugarcane was first done in South Asia in 30 A.D. by East Indians. Later, the process of crystallizing sugar became very popular in Europe and from there the process spread around the world and is commonplace today.

 

Cultural Significance of Sugar Crystals

 
    Sugar crystals, and sugar in general, is culturally significant as it is an article of trade for many countries across the world. For instance, the United States and Japan support the crystallization of sugar and then impose high tariffs on the sugar. Countries such as Brazil, India, China, Thailand, Pakistan and Mexico all depend on their sugar production to keep their economy afloat.

Health Considerations of Sugar Crystals

     While sugar crystals are very important culturally and used the world over by cooks and bakers to enrich their food products, the nutritional deficiencies of sugar have been blamed for many health conditions. For instance, sugar has been linked to tooth decay, type 2 diabetes and obesity in countries around the world where sugar is used in abundance. Though the use of sugar in moderation has not been linked to ill health.

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