Sugar

Why there's always room for dessert, according to brain science

7:00am March 15, 2025

It doesn't matter how full you are, you can always fit in a bite or two or three of pie and ice cream. Scientists say it has to due with special neurons in our brain that just can't get enough sugar.

Culture

Carolina Curious: Where Did The Name Chess Pie Come From?

3:39pm August 30, 2021

by David Ford

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America's supply of sugar is shrinking because of a poor sugar beet harvest in the northern Midwest. As a result, the U.S. will import more sugar this year than it has in almost 40 years.

America Will Import More Sugar This Year Than It Has In 4 Decades

7:42pm December 11, 2019

by Dan Charles

America's supply of sugar is shrinking because of a poor sugar beet harvest in the northern Midwest. As a result, the U.S. will import more sugar this year than it has in almost 40 years.

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The Candylicious store in the Dubai Mall in the United Arab Emirates.

Study: Sugar Rules The World And Ruins Teeth

8:49pm July 19, 2019

by Nadia Whitehead

The authors of a new study say dental health is especially bad in low- and middle-income countries — and that Big Sugar works to make sure soda and candy aren't targeted as cavity culprits.

Yogurt selections like this one at a Los Angeles 365 by Whole Foods Market store are getting larger, but a new U.K. study warns that many contain lots of added sugar.

Yogurt May Not Be So Healthy If It's Pumped Full Of Sugar

7:18pm September 19, 2018

by Rachel Cohen

A study of some 900 yogurts sold in supermarkets in the U.K. found a shocking amount of sugar is hiding in this so-called healthy food, particularly in organic yogurts.

Sugar is considered critical for achieving a smooth and silky consistency in gelato. But new technology is aiming to achieve the same results with less (or no) sugar.

New Technology Aims To Take The Sugar Out Of Gelato — Not The Flavor

8:28am February 09, 2018

by Vicky Hallett

The Italian treat requires a certain formula to make it just right, and that means sugar. But as more people try to eat healthy, gelaterias must keep pace. A new machine is a step in that direction.

A new report reveals how the industry influenced research in the 1960s to deflect concerns about the impact of sugar on health — including pulling the plug on a study it funded.

What The Industry Knew About Sugar's Health Effects, But Didn't Tell Us

11:39pm November 21, 2017

by Allison Aubrey

The sugar industry pulled the plug on an animal study it funded in the 1960s. Initial results pointed to a link between sugar consumption and elevated triglycerides, which raises heart disease risk.

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A bottle of Misadventure Vodka, which is made out of disregarded baked goods like cake and bread. The southern California distillery reduces food waste while also creating premium vodka.

Creative Distillers Tackle Food Waste, Redefining 'Getting Trashed'

8:00am October 03, 2017

by Jodi Helmer

In an effort to transform edibles from trash to treasure, innovative mixologists are using bruised strawberries, cucumber peels and citrus rinds to make unique, socially-conscious craft cocktails.

The challenge comes at a time when many Americans are cutting back on sugar due to obesity and diabetes risks.

Coca-Cola Offers A Sweet Quest: A Million Bucks To Replace Sugar

5:10am September 04, 2017

by Allison Aubrey

The company is holding a contest to find a new and natural, low-calorie sweetener. The challenge comes at a time when many Americans are cutting back on sugar due to obesity and diabetes risks.

Fruit concentrate is made by removing the water from fruit. It's an added ingredient in many food products, from orange juice to granola bars.

Health & Safety

What Is 'Fruit Concentrate,' Anyway? And Is It Good For You?

10:48am September 01, 2017

by Natalie Jacewicz

The mystery ingredient pops up in a lot of household favorites, but its nutrition level depends on how it's used.