Sugarcane is highly versatile-and resilient. Break it, crush it, beat it or grind it, sugarcane always produces sweet syrup. It can be chopped off, chewed upon and then discarded on rich subtropical soil, and it grows back right there. Sugarcane stalks serve as seeds, and on average, a cane field is replanted every six years. Sugar is produced from two main sources: sugarcane and beets. Sugarcane was the first source of sugar, and today approximately 80% of the world's sugar is still produced from sugarcane, while the remaining 20% comes from beets. It is also worth noting that the 10 largest sugar producing countries represent roughly 75% of the world sugar production, with Brazil and India combined producing 50%. And, the 10 largest sugar consuming countries represent roughly 65% of total world consumption, with India and the European Union composing about 35%.
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