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SYSK Selects: Sugar: It Powers the Earth

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The Sweet Science of Sugar Production

This chapter explores the intricate processes involved in sugar production from sugar beets and sugar cane, detailing extraction steps and the risks associated with sugar dust. It also examines the byproducts of sugar production, such as molasses and bagasse, while discussing the environmental impacts of mass sugar production.

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