'synthesis' (putting together).
             Sugars are extremely important energy providers and flavour enhancers, whether in crystal form or in the cells of fruit and vegetables.
             Sugar plays a large nutritional role in our diets along with other carbohydrates, fats, proteins, fibre and micro-nutrients such as vitamins and minerals.
             Carbohydrate fuels (sugar, starch C6H12O6 ) are burned up to give energy while at the same time releasing CO2 and H2O. Error! Bookmark not defined.
             Every activity undertaken by human beings requires energy. The main sources of energy are carbohydrates (sugars and starches), fats and proteins.
             Energy is measured in calories (or kiloJoules: 1kJ = 4.18 cal). For example a twelve year old boy requires about 2500 calories per day and a 12 year old girl about 2000 calories per day.
             Sugar as a commodity in its own right can be traced back several thousand years in China and India.
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