The diagram shows how sugar is produced from sugar beet.
Overall, the process involves seven main stages. First, sugar beet is harvested. Then it is washed and sliced. After that, the juice is extracted from the beet. Next, the juice is cleaned and processed. In the following stages, sugar crystals are formed, excess liquid is removed using a centrifuge, and the crystals are dried. Finally, the sugar is packaged and can be sold.
At the first stage, sugar beet is harvested from farms using special machines and transported to factory. There, the beet is washed to remove dirt and then cut into thin slices. These slices are soaked in hot water to extract juice from the plant. The juice is then cleaned to remove impurities and turned into syrup. After that, the syrup is processed to form sugar crystals. The crystals are placed in a special machine that is called centrifuge to remove excess liquid. Following that, the crystals are dried. In the final stage, the sugar is packaged so it can be delivered to retail outlets and bought by consumers.