What is the meaning of sugar in sugar, tobacco and alcohol?

Sugar refers to sugar and its non-staple food.

Sugar, tobacco and alcohol are the products of the planned economy in the 20th century, which can only be sold in specialty stores, similar to the current tobacco monopoly bureau.

From the establishment of People's Republic of China (PRC) 1949 to 1990, tobacco, wine, sugar and tea were exclusively sold by local tobacco, wine, sugar and tea food companies designated by the state at that time, and no person or unit was allowed to sell tobacco, wine and tea, otherwise it would be illegal. During the planned economy period, the state implemented a franchise system for many commodities, such as cigarettes, wine, sugar and tea. It was not until 1992 that Deng Xiaoping made a southern tour and entered the market economy that this system was abolished.