Understanding Sugar Production

What are the two main natural sources of sugar?

• Sugar cane and sugar beets

• Rice and barley

• Potatoes and yams

• Corn and wheat

In which year was the first American sugar cane planted in Louisiana?

• 1851

• 1951

• 1751

• 1651

What is the term used for the short pieces of sugar cane stalks?

• Billets

• Segments

• Chunks

• Slices

During which seasons are sugar beets typically harvested?

• Spring and summer

• Fall and winter

• Winter and spring

• Summer and fall

What is the purpose of washing sugar cane and beets before processing?

• To add color

• To increase weight

• To enhance flavor

• To remove dirt and impurities

What process is used to make sugar cane juice lighter in color?

• Distillation

• Fermentation

• Filtration

• Sulfidation

What is the thick paste formed during the crystallization process called?

• Masa kit

• Molasses

• Syrup

• Sludge

What is the main purpose of centrifugation in sugar production?

• To package the sugar

• To add flavor

• To separate sugar crystals from molasses

• To dry the sugar

What is the water content of sugar after drying?

• 0.2%

• 0.02%

• 20%

• 2%

What is one of the final steps in sugar production before packaging?

• Harvesting

• Crushing

• Drying

• Purification