Unrefined Whole Cane Sugar
Sugar (sucrose) and molasses are classified low_concern. Unrefined cane sugar is essentially sucrose with residual molasses; the trace mineral content is nutritionally negligible.
What it is
Unrefined, non-centrifugal sugar (panela, jaggery, rapadura, muscovado) made by evaporating sugar cane juice; retains molasses and trace minerals.
Sweetener; provides molasses-like flavor.
Why it's flagged
- Added sugar — same caloric and metabolic concerns as refined sugar
What regulators actually say
"Sucrose (C12H22O11, CAS Reg. No. 57-50-1)... is GRAS as a direct human food ingredient at levels not to exceed current good manufacturing practice."
"WHO recommends a reduced intake of free sugars throughout the lifecourse... to less than 10% of total energy intake."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Sugar/sucrose GRAS under 21 CFR 184.1854; counted as 'added sugar' on Nutrition Facts label.
European Union — EFSA
Standard food.
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