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This article is from the Food Science FAQ, bypking123@sympatico.ca (Paul E. J. King) with numerous contributions by others.

6. Why is sugar used in foods?

Sugar is used in some foods to make them sweet, in others in
small quantities to enhance the flavour but not enough to make them
sweet. In some foods, however, sugar is an essential part of the
structure and recipe; for example in cakes or biscuits (cookies).

 

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