Work that normally needed dozens of people now could be performed easily by one or two. Even today, many industries continue to use Rillieux's evaporation system. Norbert Rillieux was widely admired in the United States for his invention. However, he still faced unfair treatment because he was an African American. He returned to Paris to stay, at the age of 48.
Activity Create a booklet about sugar.
Describe and draw pictures of the three plants that produce sugar, or sucrose, as it is called. Include information about the main sugar-producing areas of the world today. Also, show which countries consume the most sugar.