Quick Facts: Sugar

• A grain of sugar under a microscope is a translucent crystal, reflecting light from its 14 facets like a jewel.⁵

   

• A pinch of sugar on the tongue is a traditional remedy for hiccups.⁵

   

• A spoonful of sugar added to a vase will prolong the life of freshly cut flowers.⁵

   

• Babies are born with an innate preference for sweet tastes.⁵

   

• Chemical manufacturers use sugar to grow penicillin.⁵

   

• Sugar has been used for centuries to successfully aid in the healing of wounds by drying the wound, helping to prevent the growth of bacteria.⁵

   

• Three or four cubes of sugar in a suitcase before storage will help prevent odors.⁵