Sugarbeet

What is Sugar Beet ?

Sugar beet is a large pale brown root crop. At the time of harvest it has a sugar content of around 16%. Sucrose is extracted from Sugar beet crop. Sugar beet harvesting takes place from early autumn through to spring and is a better option as a rotation crop for farmers.

Contribution to energy sector, and environment benefits

Sugar beet is an energy dense crop, becoming sourcing input to make biofuels. Biofuels such as bioethanol is blended with petrol to reduce the carbon emissions, and increase engine power. Sugar beet is also used to produce biogas and soil conditioner via anaerobic digestion, thereby having its contribution to green economy.

Sugarcane

Sugarbeet

What is Sugar Cane?

Sugarcane grows mostly in warm climates around the world. After harvesting, the canes are pressed to extract the juice. Raw cane sugar is made from the juice of sugar cane. The sugar cane juice is evaporated by heating and the remaining product is raw cane sugar.

Comparison to Sugar Beet source

In the case of cane sugar, the raw cane is harvested and then partially refined into raw sugar, with the option of further refining into white sugar. Whereas beet sugar is processed directly into white sugar. In both cases, the raw materials are either refined or processed in their local region

What is functional sugar?

Functional sugar is a 21st century natural sugar with zero calories and ultra low Glycemic Index. Functional sugars always existed in nature in trace quantities in sugarcane, honey, nectar etc. Interesting characteristics of functional sugar are low-calorie, low glycemic index, antioxidant, gelling and bulking properties etc. Most of functional sugars are given GRAS* status by USFDA resulting in commercial application.

Health Benefits

Sugar is not just used to sweeten food and drink. It has a number of useful roles as a natural preservative and to improve the texture of food. Functional sugars are sugars that are specifically designed or modified to have a functional benefit beyond their traditional role as a sweetener. They are typically used in food and beverage products to provide additional benefits such as improved texture, increased shelf life, or added nutrition. However, adverse effects of excessive regular sugar consumption such as obesity, heart diseases and diabetes, places a heavy burden on healthcare systems around the world. The next generation functional sugar for post-sugar era to meet needs of 21st century without side-effects of existing sugars & sweeteners.

Sugarbeet

Sugarbeet

Sugarbeet

Sugarcane

Sugarbeet

Sugarbeet

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