The Ancient Roots Of Sugar And Its Journey Along The Silk Road
Long before sugar became a staple in kitchens worldwide, its origins trace back to ancient India and Southeast Asia, where sugarcane was first cultivated thousands of years ago. Early civilizations discovered how to extract juice from the plant and crystallize it into a form that could be stored and traded. This innovation marked the beginning of sugar’s global journey, one that would eventually intertwine with the vast network of routes known as the Silk Road.