What is in a sugar cube? The simple truth
                                
                                
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                                Before the 19th century, households had to break large, cone-shaped sugarloaves into smaller, usable pieces with specialized tools. Fortunately, the simple sugar cube, a convenient block of compressed, granulated sugar, has since replaced this cumbersome process. While it appears complex, the ingredient list is surprisingly short and straightforward.