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Sugar (sucrose) is a naturally occurring carbohydrate found in every fruit and vegetable. All sugar comes from two sources: sugar cane and sugar beets. Many brands do not specify if the sugar is sourced from beet or cane.
Sugar beets are grown primarily in the upper Midwest. Sugar beets are planted annually, and the vegetative body of the beet, which provides the sugar, is grown below ground. Sugar beets are harvested in the fall, and the sugar is extracted through the...

Storing Granulated Sugar
Granulated sugar should be stored in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. This sugar can get hard and lumpy if it takes on moisture.
Granulated sugar, properly stored, has a very long shelf life (multiple years) because it does not support microbiological growth. However, for best results, we recommend using your granulated sugar within 2 years of purchase....

Hyperactivity
How often have you blamed a child’s misbehavior on sugar? It’s a common practice. But sugar plays little to no part in a child’s behavior. Several medical studies have found no significant link between sugar intake and hyperactivity.
Source: WebMD: Busting the Sugar-Hyperactivity Myth...