Which Fruit is Used for Making Sugar?
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While many plants contain natural sugars, the overwhelming majority of table sugar is derived from a tall, perennial grass known as sugarcane. Though it may look like bamboo, this fibrous plant is the primary source for roughly 80% of the world's sugar production. Sugarcane's high sucrose content and efficient cultivation make it the ideal raw material for the world's sweet supply.
