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Lastly, sugar’s application reaches into the candy market with products like M&M’s. Each M&M candy comprises 64% sugar by weight. The manufacturing process involves creating chocolate paste, shaping it, rolling it through screens, and applying a signature sugar shell. With an amazing output of around 2 billion M&M's produced every 8 hours in their Hackettstown, New Jersey factory, this candy continues to capture hearts worldwide.
Understanding the multifaceted journey of sugar—from field to factory, and finally, to our tables—highlights its significance in not only our diets but also the global economy, environmental considerations, and cultural traditions. So, the next time you indulge in a sweet treat, you can appreciate the complexity and effort that went into its production.