sugar
Sugar, also known as sucrose, is a common sweetener and carbohydrate found naturally in various plants, primarily sugarcane and sugar beet. It is a disaccharide composed of glucose and fructose molecules bonded together.
Ingredient functions - it acts as a sweetening agent, enhancing the flavor of foods and beverages. Additionally, sugar contributes to the texture of baked goods, preserves foods by inhibiting microbial growth, and aids in fermentation processes.
