Early Modern Europe – 1450 to 1750
Sugar is a sweet, crystalline substance derived from sugarcane and sugar beets, widely used as a food ingredient and sweetener. Its cultivation and trade significantly impacted economies and societies, especially during the era of the Columbian Exchange, where it became a highly sought-after commodity that influenced agricultural practices, labor systems, and global trade patterns.
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