What is European sugar made of? The dominance of sugar beets
                                
                                
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                                Over 80% of the sugar produced within the European Union comes from the sugar beet, a root vegetable cultivated in the continent's cooler climates. This contrasts sharply with global production, where sugarcane is the dominant source, primarily grown in tropical and subtropical regions.