Sugar is a term that includes all sweet carbohydrates, although the term is most often used to describe sucrose or table sugar, a ‘double sugar’. The body breaks down carbohydrates into simple sugars such as glucose, that can be readily used in the body.
Sugars come in a variety of forms, including white, brown, and unrefined, and are found in a wide range of foods. Sugars provide a sweet taste and are used to add flavor and texture to foods, as well as provide energy. They also play an important role in the structure and texture of some baked goods.