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Types of Organic Sugar

Types of Organic Sugar

Armed with an ever-increasing knowledge of the human body, every day consumers are becoming more aware of diet and its effects on the body and even the quality of life. In 2007, the National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse reported that an estimated 23.6 million people of all ages in the U.S. had diabetes. These statistics, along with those for heart disease and obesity have helped create a movement toward less processed, more natural foods to treat and even prevent diet related disease. Organic sweeteners are a popular way to be good to your body without sacrificing flavor.

Honey

    Bees deliver pleasing organic sweets
    Bees deliver pleasing organic sweets

    Honey is among the most common and widely used natural sweeteners on the market. Organic, or raw honey, undergoes very stringent processing to ensure it is not contaminated with non-organic substances before it reaches your shelf. This means monitoring the bees and even the plants in the area to make sure they are free of antibiotics and chemicals.

Brown Sugar

    Brown Sugar is available in both the light and dark varieties. As the names would suggest, the lighter brown sugar has a more subtle caramel sweet flavor, while the dark brown sugar has a more rich and noticeable molasses taste. Wholesome sweeteners recommends both for cooking, baking and beverages. The dark brown sugar, packing a little more punch, is suggested for barbecue sauces, dressings and even ginger breads where a more "savory taste is welcomed."

Low Glycemic Agave

    If you have to keep a careful watch on your sugar consumption, low glycemic agave can be a perfect way to add some pizazz while maintaining healthy blood sugar levels. The lightly filtered raw Blue Agave from Wholesome Sweeteners is great for fruit and even beverages. Plus, it's processed at low temperatures to ensure it remains as close to the way nature produces it as possible.

Erythritol

    Erythritol is one of the oldest parts of diet. An alternative to products with controversial artificial sweeteners, like aspartame, it has been declared safe for diabetics as it causes no spikes in blood sugar or insulin. Erythritol also has a treat in store for non-diabetics too. The lack of aftertaste makes for easy blending and is recognized by the American Dental Association for its non-cariogenic properties. Simply put, it doesn't contribute to tooth decay like ordinary sugars.

Molasses

    We've all heard the expression "slow as molasses," but there are some other characteristics of this sweetener that may make it worth the wait. In the sugar making process, molasses is a natural byproduct. In addition, sugar cane offers a variety of vitamins and minerals, like calcium, B vitamins, iron and chromium, all of which can be contained in molasses depending on the manufacturer.

Natural and Raw Cane Sugar

    Slightly different in texture and size, natural and raw cane sugar both have a very distinctive, warm, sweet taste. Raw cane sugar is derived from cane juice's first crystallization, while natural cane sugar stands out for its blond coloring.

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