Assertion: sugar | /r/HasProperty | important
Facets:
value: in food preservation
type: PURPOSE
value: since ancient times
type: TEMPORAL
value: for the first time
type: OTHER
value: to maintain proper health
type: PURPOSE
Source sentences:
text: To determine how much sugar is in a food item, it is important to know that there are 4 g in every teaspoon of refined sugar.
text: Though one could gain weight but sugar is essential to maintain proper health.
text: it has been an important crop and commodity since ancient times, and is still used to flavor foods all around the globe.
text: But now, sugar is considered a necessity and the world produces over 150 million tones of it a year.
text: Sugar was no longer considered to be only “popular”, but it was necessary food ingredient (for the first time normal diet included teas, coffee, jams, candies, chocolates, processed foods, etc.).
text: Sugar is a humectant (binds water), which is important in food preservation and also affects texture.
text: Sugars are also important in food preservation.
text: Sugar is also essential in the gelation of jams, preserves, and jellies.