Is Sugar a Man-Made Chemical? The Definitive Answer
                                
                                
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                                Did you know that sucrose, the scientific name for common table sugar, is synthesized by all green plants through the natural process of photosynthesis? This fundamental fact helps answer the frequently asked question: Is sugar a man-made chemical? While the sugar in your pantry has been processed, its chemical origin is completely natural.