Tag: Sugar balls

Over 4,000 years ago, ancient Egyptians and Mesopotamians were using honey and other sugars for medicinal purposes, a tradition that has evolved into surprising modern-day applications for sugar in its various forms. Today, spherical sugar products, commonly known as sugar balls, have a wide range of uses beyond just decorating cakes, extending into pharmaceuticals, alternative medicine, and even traditional remedies.

According to manufacturers and nutritional data, decorative sugar balls are composed of nearly 100% sugar. However, the term “sugar ball” can refer to a variety of products, from edible cake decorations to squishy toys, creating confusion about their composition and whether they actually contain sugar.