Sweeteners Flowchart

Follow the journey of sweeteners from plant to plate! The Sweeteners Flowchart illustrates how natural and artificial sweeteners are produced, processed, and transformed into the ingredients found in everyday foods. This double-sided flowchart features both natural sweeteners (such as sugar beets, sugarcane, honey, and maple syrup) and artificial or sugar substitutes, helping students compare pathways within modern food systems.

Using clear graphics and key vocabulary, students will explore how sweeteners are developed within agricultural systems while learning about their role in food products and nutrition. This engaging, full-color resource is ideal for classrooms studying food systems, plant science, or agricultural processing.

Downloads & Resources

• Printable Sweeteners Flowchart (PDF)
• Flowchart Folding Tutorial (Video)

Have students trace a specific sweetener (e.g., maple syrup, honey, or corn syrup) through each stage of production, identify careers involved, or compare natural and artificial sweeteners. Use the folding tutorial to turn the flowchart into an interactive sequencing activity or station rotation.