Sucanat - Strange name for a wholesome sweetener

by Keith McDuffee, Posted Jul 29th 2005 @ 5:14PM

Sucanat is about the closest thing you can get to pure sugar cane, right from the plant. Wholesome Sweeteners is the company that makes Sucanat, which stands for Sugar Cane Natural. They merely crush the sugar cane and evaporate the syrup, so it's unrefined and nutritious. Since it retains its nutrients, it is rich in vitamins and minerals that help balance blood sugar.

Health Recipes.com has some points of interest about Sucanat on their site, as well as the USDA's nutritional analysis. For example, Sucanat has a lower sucrose level than conventional sugar.

Use Sucanat in all of your recipes that call for conventional white or brown sugar. You'll have a great taste, more nutrition and the peace of mind in knowing you are eating a whole food.

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