What does the cryptic crossword clue "Source of sweetness in sauces from the south (5)" mean?

The definition is "south". The wordplay uses a reversal. RAGUS (reversal="now we get Italian cooking!") = SUGAR The answer is SUGAR.

Source of sweetness in sauces from the south (5)

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