Science Teacher Shows How Much Sugar is in Fizzy Soda Drink

A science teacher shows how much sugar is in a fizzy soda drink, by boiling away all the water and leaving the unhealthy residue behind. After about 2 hours and once all the water had evaporated, the sugar caramelised into toffee. With further heating, the sugar carbonised, turning black and puffing like a dragon. By using the before and after weights, the Teacher was able to determine that there was at least 50 grams of sugar in the 600 ml drink. To provide a further visual stimulus, 50 grams of sugar