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During the manufacture of canesugar, unw...

During the manufacture of canesugar, unwanted colours are removed by adsorbing them on charcoal. It is often heard that in getting white sugar, in the final stage, the concentrated solution is filtered through animal bone charcoal. This sometimes leads to the belief that sugar is not vegetarian. Similarly, many medicines are prepared by using alcohol as one of the solvent and some people do not want to use that medicine because it contains alcohol.
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To answer the question regarding the values expressed in the provided paragraph, we can break down the analysis into several key points: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Context**: The paragraph discusses the manufacturing process of cane sugar and the use of animal bone charcoal in the final stages of sugar purification. It also addresses the use of alcohol in certain medicines. 2. **Identifying Misconceptions**: The text highlights a common misconception that sugar is not vegetarian due to the use of animal bone charcoal. It points out that while animal products are used in the process, the final product (sugar) itself is vegetarian. ...
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