@MoreToSugar

As the scientific voice of the sugar industry, we’re here to help you get to know real sugar & understand its role in a balanced lifestyle.

 Washington, D.C.
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Joined March 2010
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Nothing says fall like pulling a bubbling, golden apple crisp out of the oven and claiming you "baked it to share." Behind that irresistible crispy topping? A little food science! Real sugar absorbs moisture from the butter to deliver maximum crunch and caramelizes in the heat for that signature toasty brown finish. Tart Granny Smith or sweet Honeycrisp: what’s going in your skillet this weekend? Get the full recipe here: sugar.org/blog/classic-apple… #RealSugar #AppleSeason #Recipe
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#SugarFactWednesday October is #NationalFarmToSchoolMonth! Did you know there are FREE STEM-accredited resources that teach students about how sugar is grown? Check them out below! sugar.org/resources/steam-st… #F2SMonth #farmtoschool @FarmtoSchool
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That iced latte keeping your whole entire life together today? It deserves sweetness as authentic as you are. Real sugar is rooted in nature, not in a lab. #RealSugar #SugarBeets #SugarCane
A transparent cup filled with iced coffee and a brown straw is on the right side of a green background. The text on the image says, "You're authentic, shouldn't your sweetener be?" The Real Sugar logo is at the bottom left with a stylized leaf shape.

ALT A transparent cup filled with iced coffee and a brown straw is on the right side of a green background. The text on the image says, "You're authentic, shouldn't your sweetener be?" The Real Sugar logo is at the bottom left with a stylized leaf shape.

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Turn your sound on for this one! Happy #NationalRealSugarDay! 🎉 Today, we celebrate a simple, sweet ingredient that's been trusted in America’s kitchens for generations. Here's to real sugar and its role in keeping our favorite recipes real. Learn more at sugar.org. #RealSugarRealFood
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#SugarFactWednesday Calling all #RealSugar fans! Tomorrow is #NationalRealSugarDay! 🎉 Check out our toolkit for EASY ways to join the celebration: sugar.org/wp-content/uploads… Tell us how you're celebrating in the comments!
Image promoting National Real Sugar Day on October 15. Features a partially eaten chocolate chip cookie and the Real Sugar logo. "#SugarFactWednesday" is mentioned at the bottom.

ALT Image promoting National Real Sugar Day on October 15. Features a partially eaten chocolate chip cookie and the Real Sugar logo. "#SugarFactWednesday" is mentioned at the bottom.

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DYK that sugar cane is harvested just once a year? Here in the U.S., fall is when sugar cane farmers harvest this year’s crop while planting next year’s 🌱 Learn about the #RealSugarRealFood journey ahead of #NationalRealSugarDay on October 15: sugar.org/blog/farm-to-table… ​ #SugarCane #RealSugar
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DYK that sugar beets grow on American farms? From planting to harvest to the real sugar on your table, the journey takes about 250 days! Discover the #RealSugarRealFood journey before #NationalRealSugarDay on Oct 15: sugar.org/blog/farm-to-table… #SugarBeets #RealSugar
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Did you know that taking real sugar out of foods means other ingredients have to go in? "Reduced sugar" food can have more calories or industrial additives Americans prefer to avoid to make up for texture and taste. ​ On #NationalRealSugarDay Oct 15, celebrate what makes #RealSugarRealFood
A display featuring a bowl labeled "Real Sugar" with sugar packets and another container with colorful sweetener packets. Text above reads, "Real sugar… or, chemicals you don’t recognize?" Below, it states, "82% of Americans prefer real sugar to artificial sweeteners." The National Real Sugar Day logo is at the bottom.

ALT A display featuring a bowl labeled "Real Sugar" with sugar packets and another container with colorful sweetener packets. Text above reads, "Real sugar… or, chemicals you don’t recognize?" Below, it states, "82% of Americans prefer real sugar to artificial sweeteners." The National Real Sugar Day logo is at the bottom.

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Ever wonder what makes your favorite recipes work so well? Real sugar isn’t just about sweetness, it's the golden-crust maker, flavor balancer and freshness keeper. Now that's worth celebrating on Oct 15! #RealSugarRealFood #NationalRealSugarDay
Three photos show people baking together in a kitchen. The first image captures hands rolling out dough with cookie cutters. The second picture shows two people cracking eggs. The third image features them smiling and eating cookies. A logo in the corner reads "National Real Sugar Day, October 14." The text below the third picture says, "Simple and Hard-Working".

ALT Three photos show people baking together in a kitchen. The first image captures hands rolling out dough with cookie cutters. The second picture shows two people cracking eggs. The third image features them smiling and eating cookies. A logo in the corner reads "National Real Sugar Day, October 14." The text below the third picture says, "Simple and Hard-Working".

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From neighborhood bakeries to family restaurants and your own kitchen, real sugar is a simple, trusted ingredient Americans rely on to make everyday staples and special treats. Join us Oct 15 to celebrate #RealSugarRealFood on #NationalRealSugarDay!
Three photos are displayed in a collage. The first photo shows hands kneading dough. The second photo features someone in an apron holding a tray of baked goods. The third photo shows a pot of tomato-based stew with vegetables on a stove. A badge at the top says "National Real Sugar Day, October 3" with the slogan "Real Sugar, Real Food, Real Recipes" at the bottom.

ALT Three photos are displayed in a collage. The first photo shows hands kneading dough. The second photo features someone in an apron holding a tray of baked goods. The third photo shows a pot of tomato-based stew with vegetables on a stove. A badge at the top says "National Real Sugar Day, October 3" with the slogan "Real Sugar, Real Food, Real Recipes" at the bottom.

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When you cook from scratch, you know exactly what’s going into your food. This #NationalRealSugarDay on Oct 15, let's celebrate simple, familiar ingredients, like real sugar, that keep recipes real. ​What's your favorite back-to-basics recipe? Share below! #RealSugarRealFood
A photo features a vintage recipe card for French Apple Cake and an image of the same cake, sliced and arranged in a circular pattern. The text at the bottom reads: "Real sugar, real food, real recipes." The National Real Sugar Day logo is shown, marked as October 15.

ALT A photo features a vintage recipe card for French Apple Cake and an image of the same cake, sliced and arranged in a circular pattern. The text at the bottom reads: "Real sugar, real food, real recipes." The National Real Sugar Day logo is shown, marked as October 15.

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We don’t play favorites with calendar days… except we totally do, and our absolute favorite day of the year is next Thursday! 🎉 Get the scoop on the sweet story behind #NationalRealSugarDay on Oct 15 and the Real Sugar seal popping up on sugar bags in our latest read: sugar.org/blog/national-real… #RealSugarRealFood
Image of a pile of coarse sugar crystals. At the top, a large white heart and the letter "I" form the phrase "I love." Below the heart, the text reads "Real Sugar®." At the bottom, it states "National Real Sugar Day is on October 15th!"

ALT Image of a pile of coarse sugar crystals. At the top, a large white heart and the letter "I" form the phrase "I love." Below the heart, the text reads "Real Sugar®." At the bottom, it states "National Real Sugar Day is on October 15th!"

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#SugarFactWednesday It's harvest season! 🌱 Across the country, hardworking sugar beet and sugar cane growers are harvesting the crops that start real sugar's journey from the fields to your pantry. Watch the #RealSugarRealFood journey: youtube.com/watch?v=OawH9txD…
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Here's a sweet fact ahead of #NationalRealSugarDay: 1 teaspoon of real sugar is just 15 calories and weighs 4 grams. ​ This #NationalRealSugarDay on Oct 15, let's celebrate that balanced diets have room for a little real sugar - a real ingredient rooted in nature. #RealSugarRealFood
A hand is pouring a spoonful of sugar into a cup of coffee. Text on the image reads, "1 spoon of real sugar has 15 calories and weighs 4 grams." The bottom features a logo for "National Real Sugar Day, October 15."

ALT A hand is pouring a spoonful of sugar into a cup of coffee. Text on the image reads, "1 spoon of real sugar has 15 calories and weighs 4 grams." The bottom features a logo for "National Real Sugar Day, October 15."

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On this day in 1926, American Crystal Sugar Company opened its first sugar factory in East Grand Forks, Minnesota, becoming the first of its kind in the Red River Valley. As American Crystal Sugar celebrates 100 campaigns over 100 years, here are a few things we love about this milestone: 🏭 East Grand Forks was the first of what are now five American Crystal factories across Minnesota and North Dakota 🤝 In 1973, valley growers bought American Crystal Sugar Company, and the cooperative has been grower-owned ever since 📈 Today, the cooperative produces 58% more sugar on 20% less land and ranks as the largest beet sugar producer in the U.S. 💙 5¢ of every harvested ton goes to community giving, helping keep towns across the valley strong Congratulations to @CrystalSugarCo and their East Grand Forks team on a century of sugar! 📸 1️⃣ Original ribbon-cutting ceremony (Oct. 6, 1926) 2️⃣ 100th campaign crop midseason at Stroot Farms 3️⃣ Factory today (2026) #MemberSpotlight #SugarBeets #RealSugar
A black and white historical photograph depicts a large crowd gathered outside a multi-story brick building for the 1926 ribbon cutting of the East Grand Forks factory. The structure features a flag or bunting decoration. It's an industrial scene with people wearing early 20th-century clothing. Cars typical of the era are visible in the foreground.

ALT A black and white historical photograph depicts a large crowd gathered outside a multi-story brick building for the 1926 ribbon cutting of the East Grand Forks factory. The structure features a flag or bunting decoration. It's an industrial scene with people wearing early 20th-century clothing. Cars typical of the era are visible in the foreground.

Farners in the sugar beet field.

ALT Farners in the sugar beet field.

Present-day image of the East Grand Forks factory.

ALT Present-day image of the East Grand Forks factory.

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DYK Americans' added sugars intake is the lowest in 40 years and close to the lowest ever recorded in 1909? As we head into #NationalRealSugarDay on Oct 15, we're celebrating the facts, including that sugar in moderation is part of healthy diets #RealSugarRealFood
The image features a chart titled "Added sugars vs obesity 1980-2023," with a purple background. It shows a graph with two lines: "Obesity up 37%" and "Added sugars down 18%." The obesity line increases, while the added sugars line decreases. The Y-axes indicate obesity as a percentage of the population and added sugar intake per day. The caption at the top states, "Added sugars aren't up. Obesity is."

ALT The image features a chart titled "Added sugars vs obesity 1980-2023," with a purple background. It shows a graph with two lines: "Obesity up 37%" and "Added sugars down 18%." The obesity line increases, while the added sugars line decreases. The Y-axes indicate obesity as a percentage of the population and added sugar intake per day. The caption at the top states, "Added sugars aren't up. Obesity is."

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Real sugar is a real staple in America’s kitchens. Without it, many of our favorite foods, traditions, and family recipes just wouldn’t be the same. Celebrate #RealSugarRealFood with us this #NationalRealSugarDay on Oct 15!​ What’s your family favorite that uses real sugar? Tell us in the comments!
A mother and grandmother are in a kitchen handling dough on a wooden table. The older adult wears glasses and an apron with a floral design. A logo in the corner reads, "National Real Sugar Day, October 15," with the text, "Real Sugar, Real Food, Real Recipes.

ALT A mother and grandmother are in a kitchen handling dough on a wooden table. The older adult wears glasses and an apron with a floral design. A logo in the corner reads, "National Real Sugar Day, October 15," with the text, "Real Sugar, Real Food, Real Recipes.

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Scratch cooking is a helpful and fun tool in making balanced diets possible, and real sugar is the trusted staple for recipes from home kitchens to bakeries and restaurants all across America. ​ ​ What are you cooking up this #NationalRealSugarDay on Oct 15? Tell us in the comments!​ #RealSugarRealFood For more on #NationalRealSugarDay, visit: sugar.org/about/realsugarday…
Two overlapping images are set against a sugarcane background. The top image shows a person pouring batter into a bowl. The bottom image shows another person using a piping bag to decorate a cake. A badge in the top right corner reads "National Real Sugar Day, October 15, Real Sugar, Real Foods." The text on the bottom image says, "REAL SUGAR IS AT THE HEART OF REAL RECIPES.

ALT Two overlapping images are set against a sugarcane background. The top image shows a person pouring batter into a bowl. The bottom image shows another person using a piping bag to decorate a cake. A badge in the top right corner reads "National Real Sugar Day, October 15, Real Sugar, Real Foods." The text on the bottom image says, "REAL SUGAR IS AT THE HEART OF REAL RECIPES.

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Real sugar is rooted in nature, not in a lab. That's right, real sugar comes from just two plants: sugar beets and sugar cane. 🌱 Celebrate this #NationalRealSugarDay on Oct 15 with sweetness that comes from Mother Nature! #RealSugarRealFood
mage of sugarcane and a sugar beet growing in soil, with the text "Rooted in nature, not in a lab." At the bottom, there's a logo for National Real Sugar Day, October 15, with the phrase "Real Sugar, Real Food."

ALT mage of sugarcane and a sugar beet growing in soil, with the text "Rooted in nature, not in a lab." At the bottom, there's a logo for National Real Sugar Day, October 15, with the phrase "Real Sugar, Real Food."

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It's almost our favorite day of the year! #NationalRealSugarDay is October 15, and we can't wait to celebrate real sugar - a real ingredient at the heart of real recipes. ​Follow along as we share sweet facts in the run-up to the big day #RealSugarRealFood​ Explore our Celebration Toolkit for EASY ways to join in: sugar.org/wp-content/uploads…
A promotional poster for "National Real Sugar Day" on October 15. The poster features a green circular emblem with sugar beets and sugarcane illustrations. The text reads "Real Sugar. Real Food." in a background of sugarcane and sugar beets crops.

ALT A promotional poster for "National Real Sugar Day" on October 15. The poster features a green circular emblem with sugar beets and sugarcane illustrations. The text reads "Real Sugar. Real Food." in a background of sugarcane and sugar beets crops.

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