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World Sugar Research Organisation Homepage

WebA knowledge hub for the science of sugars and health. The World Sugar Research Organisation (WSRO) is the leading global organisation focusing on the science of …

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Heart disease and dietary sugars World Sugar Research …

WebDietary Guidelines Advisory Committee. Scientific Report of the 2020 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee: Advisory Report to the Secretary of Agriculture and Secretary of …

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Sugars and health infographics World Sugar Research Organisation

WebFor our members: understanding the science. Our infographics, accessible to our members, summarise the topics of sugars, and different health conditions, including obesity and …

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Different types of sugars and health World Sugar Research …

WebAre there health differences between the different types of sugars? From a nutritional perspective, there is very little difference between the sugar produced from sugar cane …

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Sugars in the diet World Sugar Research Organisation

WebExploring sugars in the diet. This section of our website explores sugars in the diet. Find out what total, free and added sugars are, discover the wide range of roles sugars play in …

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About us World Sugar Research Organisation

WebThe World Sugar Research Organisation is a knowledge hub for the science of sugars and health. We provide evidence-based, relevant scientific information and analysis on …

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Science Summary: Sugars-Sweetened Beverages and Health

WebThe latest evidence-based scientific consensus on the relationship between dietary sugars sugars-sweetened beverages.

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Sugars FAQ World Sugar Research Organisation

WebThe World Health Organization (WHO) recommends limiting intake of free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake (moderate evidence for health), which is equivalent to …

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What is sugar World Sugar Research Organisation

WebSugar (sometimes called table sugar) is produced by extracting and purifying the sugars naturally present in sugar cane and sugar beet plants. Sugar can also be called sucrose; …

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Science Summary: Processed Foods and Health

WebThis WSRO Science Summary explains what processed foods are and the concept of (ultra-) processed foods and drinks (UPFs). It also outlines the available data …

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Digestion & absorption World Sugar Research Organisation

WebDigestion and absorption of carbohydrates. Dietary carbohydrates are one of the three main macronutrients, alongside proteins and fats. Macronutrients are the nutrients we need in …

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Food processing World Sugar Research Organisation

WebUPFs and health is a new area of research, and it can be difficult to draw conclusions from the currently limited evidence base. Studies conducted across a range of countries have …

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Sugars definitions World Sugar Research Organisation

WebSugars and syrups that are added to foods and drinks, are those which public health organisations often recommend limiting in the diet. These are mainly defined as ‘added’ …

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WSRO FAQ World Sugar Research Organisation

WebWSRO is dedicated to improving understanding of the role that dietary sugars play in human nutrition and health. Committed to transparent engagement with researchers and …

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Our research programme World Sugar Research Organisation

WebOur Research Group. WSRO is committed to improving understanding of the role that sugar plays in human nutrition and health. To support this commitment, we collaborate …

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Sugars labelling World Sugar Research Organisation

WebThese feature information about the overall “health rating” of a product or the amount of calories, fat, total sugars and salt a product contains per serving. This may also be linked …

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Role sugars play in foods World Sugar Research Organisation

WebSugars bind water, retaining and stabilising the moisture in foods. Because bacteria, moulds and yeasts need water to grow, sugars can act as a natural preservative by reducing the …

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Types of sugar from cane and beet World Sugar Research …

WebThis moisture offers useful functionality, for example it helps baked goods such as cookies retain their chewy texture. Light and dark brown sugar. Demerara sugar. Muscovado …

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Processing and refining of sugar World Sugar Research …

WebAt the mill, sugar cane stalks are washed, cut and the shreds are pressed (1). This process releases juices, which are then clarified, concentrated, and crystalized. The remaining …

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Cultivation and harvesting of sugar World Sugar Research …

WebSugar cane is a fast-growing crop, typically grown on large plantations. As the crop needs warm and wet conditions to thrive, it is most often grown in countries near the equator, …

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History of sugar World Sugar Research Organisation

WebSugar Beet. Sugar beet’s usage as a food crop is more recent. It was not until the 18th century that German chemist Andreas Marggraf discovered that, like sugar cane, sugar …

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