Sugar cane is a type of grass that is grown in tropical (hot) countries,
such as India and Brazil.
sugar cane growing in a fieldsugar cane pieces and juice
Sugar from Sugar Cane
The sugar is stored in the long stalks.
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Small pieces of sugar cane are planted. They grow 3-4 metres tall.
Sugar cane grass growing
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The sugar canes are harvested.
a machine harvesting sugar cane
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The canes are crushed, soaked and squeezed until the juice comes out.
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The juice is boiled. Raw sugar crystals are left behind.
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The raw sugar crystals are spun, cleaned and dried.
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The sugar is packed, transported to shops and sold.
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