The diagram below shows the manufacturing process for making sugar from sugar cane. Summerise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

The diagram illustrates the step-by-step

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of producing

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from

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cane

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.

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, the

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involves seven crucial stages, beginning with growing and harvesting the

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cane

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, followed by extraction, purification, and crystallization, before

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drying and cooling the

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.

To begin

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with, the

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starts with the cultivation of

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cane

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, which takes approximately 12 to 18 months to fully mature. Once the plants reach maturity, they are harvested either manually, using traditional methods like cutting with a knife, or mechanically with specialized equipment. After harvesting, the

sugar

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cane

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is transported to a crushing machine, where it is pressed to extract the juice.

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the extracted juice undergoes purification by passing through a filter to remove impurities. The purified juice is

then

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heated to evaporate excess water, transforming it into a thick syrup.

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this

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, the syrup is placed in a centrifuge, which helps separate

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crystals from the remaining liquid.

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, the

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crystals are dried and cooled, completing the

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and making the

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ready for packaging and consumption