Welcome to The Sugar Bureau
   
 

Improving knowledge and understanding about the contributions of sugar and other carbohydrates to a healthy balanced diet.

The Sugar Bureau is the trade association for the UK sugar industry. It is funded principally by British Sugar and Tate and Lyle, with smaller contributions from Irish Sugar and the UK sugar merchants association. Since 1990, The Sugar Bureau has been involved in promoting nutrition research and raising awareness among academics, health professionals, the media and the public about the role of sugars in the diet.

   
 
 
Sugar Facts   Sugar Trivia

Will eating sugar give me spots?

No, sugar will not give you spots, however much you eat. People get spots, or acne vulgaris, because their skin produces too much natural oil, or sebum. There is no evidence that diet has any effect on sebum production rates. There is no justification for telling people to avoid specific foods, including sugar, to clear their acne.

 

Did you know?:

A pinch of sugar on the tongue is a traditional remedy for hiccups!

A grain of sugar under the microscope is a translucent crystal, reflecting light from its 14 facets like a jewel!

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