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Sugar cane is exactly what it's name implies - a species of cane plant that yields sugar when crushed. Maize is the Native American word for what is called in the Untied States "corn".
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∙ 11y agoIt's because sugarcane has a much higher sugar content than maize (which is used to grow sweetcorn), and so more ethanol can be produced. If more ethanol is produced from the sugarcane, then growing it from maize would cost more, because you're getting less from the same amount of plants.
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Why is agriculture important in Zimbabwe?
Maize, wheat, potatoes, sugar cane, tomatoes, onions, oranges, etc
What did the Incas grow?
Maize, sorghum, sugar cane, etc.
What is the difference between corn sugar and cane sugar?
It doesn't matter.. Your body can't tell the difference.. Sugar is sugar
What are Nicaragua's main crops?
Their main crops are sugar cane, maize and rice.
What are the main crops grown in barbados?
Sugar Cane and maize or you could say potatoes
What is the difference between maple sugar and white sugar?
White sugar is sugar extracted from the sugar cane. Maple sugar is sugar extracted from part of the maple tree.
Can sugar cane and maize be fodder crops?
Maize (corn) is very commonly used as a fodder crop. The US alone produces over 100 million tons every year. I don't know about sugar cane. Perhaps someone else can answer that part of your question.
What is the difference between refined sugar and cane sugar?
Refined sugar can be made from cane sugar. Cane sugar refers to a sugar made form the grass called "sugar cane". Sugar can also be made from "sugar beet". "Refined sugar" refers to the fact that the sugar juice has been processed and cleans to form a white crystalline product. You can also purchase "unrefined sugar" which will be brown in colour (and is nearly always made from sugar cane).
What is the difference between brown sugar and white sugar?
Brown sugar and white sugar are both cane sugars. However, brown sugar has had molasses added to it, for a slightly different flavor.
What is the difference between granulated sugar and regular sugar?
Most people say "sugar" to mean granulated sugar. Different sugars are pure cane sugar and confectionery sugar (the powdered kind).
What are the main products of Somalia?
Bananas, Camels, Cotton, Goats, Maize, Millet, Sheep, Sugar Cane, Tin
Is pure cane sugar same as granulated sugar?
Cane sugar comes from sugar cane. Granulated sugar most likely comes from sugar beets. Some people believe they perform differently but you will never know the difference.
