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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Lifestyle
Rachel Dixon

Everything you need to know about sugar – from how much you should consume, to some of its 50 disguises

an orange being squeezed and some sugar lumps falling out
Composite: Guardian Design; Narin Eungsuwat; Yeti Studio/Getty Images

Many people try not to eat too much sugar, yet it is added to so much food and drink, it is hard to avoid. It goes by more than 50 different names on labels, is present even in seemingly savoury products and the alternatives are confusing and controversial. So is the sweet stuff addictive – and should you cut it out completely?

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