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'''Sugar''' is a white crystalline solid that is commonly used as a sweetener in [[food]] production, and as an additive is [[drink]]s such as [[tea]] and [[coffee]].

The [[medieval]] price of sugar varied: generally, it was quite expensive. [[Honey]] was a viable alternative sweetener for many dishes. Sugar was also believed to be excellent for invalids. 

== Production ==
Sugar is made from [[sugar cane]] by a refining process.

The major sugar producing countries are countries with warm climates, such as [[Australia]], [[Brazil]], and [[Thailand]].

''See also:''
* [[spices]]
* [[recipes]]

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