What is the sugar on icy roads? Demystifying Beet Juice De-icers
                                
                                
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                                According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, a mixture of 80% salt brine and 20% beet juice is often used in winter road treatments. This sweet solution is the answer to the question, "What is the sugar on icy roads?" and is part of an increasingly common strategy to fight snow and ice more effectively.