Sugar is a special ingredient that provides sweetness and so much more. Have you been surprised to find it in foods that don’t necessarily taste sweet? There’s a reason. Sugar has many functional properties that range from balancing acidity or adding bulk to preventing spoilage. It’s been used in recipes for generations, often for reasons that have little to do with its sweet flavor.

See why sugar is an important ingredient in some of our favorite foods.

SUGAR’S FUNCTIONAL ROLES IN FOOD BEYOND SWEETNESS