Unrefined Cane Sugar
Also known as: raw cane sugar, unrefined raw cane sugar
Unrefined cane sugar is sucrose with trace minerals from residual molasses; nutritionally it is essentially identical to refined sugar. The AHA recommends limiting added sugars to no more than 100 cal/day (women) and 150 cal/day (men) due to associations with cardiovascular disease and obesity.
What it is
Sugar produced from sugarcane juice that retains some natural molasses (e.g., turbinado, demerara, muscovado).
Sweetener; provides bulk, browning, and mild caramel/molasses flavor.
Why it's flagged
- added sugar
What regulators actually say
"The American Heart Association recommends a prudent upper limit of intake of no more than 100 calories per day for most American women and no more than 150 calories per day for most American men from added sugars."
"Excessive consumption of sugars has been linked with several metabolic abnormalities and adverse health conditions, as well as shortfalls of essential nutrients."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
GRAS sweetener; included in added-sugar labeling requirements (21 CFR 101.9).
European Union — EFSA
Permitted food ingredient.
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