The diagram illustrates the sequential process involved in the production of sugar derived from sugar cane.
This process encompasses seven distinct stages, commencing with the cultivation of sugar cane and culminating in the final product, sugar.
Initially, sugar cane is cultivated over a period of 12 to 18 months, during which the plants mature. Following this growth period, the harvesting stage occurs, during which the sugar cane is collected either manually or via specialized machinery. The harvested cane then undergoes crushing, where it is processed to extract the juice. In the fourth phase, this juice is purified utilizing a limestone filter, transforming it into a syrup through the removal of impurities.
Subsequently, the syrup is subjected to heating in an evaporator, intensifying its consistency. The subsequent step involves the use of a centrifuge, which efficiently separates the sugar crystals from the remaining syrup. Finally, the last phase entails drying and cooling the extracted sugar, resulting in the final product ready for consumption.