Sugar is the common name by which sucrose is known, its chemical formula being C12H22O11, it is composed of two molecules, one of fructose and the other of glucose, in general the most common way to obtain it is from of sugar cane and beet, through a process of crystallization of the nectar of these plants. This substance is solid and crystalline, it also has a white hue, it is encompassed in what are carbohydrates, characterized by having a sweet taste and by its solubility in water.
Without a doubt, its main characteristic is its flavor, which is distinguished by being sweet, as far as taste is concerned, it can be perceived on the tip of the tongue, specifically where the taste buds are located. In addition to its use as a sweetener, which is of great importance in the daily diet of most people, it is also used in the drug industry and in certain regions of the planet it is used as a healing agent.
It is important to point out that sugar works as a kind of fuel for living beings, since it is synthesized and converted into energy to carry out all kinds of activities, however, it should be noted that in adequate amounts it does not pose any danger to the health, but on the other hand if someone eats too much sugar, surely you will be involved in any related pathology sugar levels in the body such as the case of diabetes or hypertension.
At present , many alternatives have emerged for the use of sugar as a sweetener, since according to the experts, this is a substance that can create addiction and if it cannot be controlled, it could trigger the aforementioned pathologies.
On the other hand, not everything related to sugar is negative, since it is also used as a painkiller of natural origin, this is because it is responsible for nourishing the human nervous system as it serves as food for neurons and produces the feeling of calm and sleep.
