Sweeteners such as sugar, honey and corn syrup perform different functions in many food products. There were probably sweeteners even in prehistoric times. There are drawings on Egyptian tombs that seem to indicate that beekeeping was practiced for honey as early as 2600 B.C. The honey was probably available only to the wealthy and influential citizens. (Source: Introductory Foods by Bennion and Scheule). During times of war, sugar and other sweeteners are commonly rationed products. Currently, we have sugar and other sweeteners readily available to us, so we enjoy cooking with them.

Lesson Objectives

1. Look up "Sugar" in the Index and read information on pages listed.
2. Look up "Corn Syrup" in the Index and read information on page listed.

Required Materials

• Your kitchen and possibly a candy thermometer