Organic And Fair-trade Cane Sugar

Cane sugar is a type of sugar made from the sugarcane plant. It is extracted, purified, and crystallized from the plant's juice. "Organic" means it was grown and processed without synthetic pesticides or fertilizers, and "Fair-trade" indicates it was sourced under ethical labor and environmental standards.

This ingredient is primarily used as a sweetener in a wide range of foods and beverages. It also contributes to texture, browning, and acts as a preservative in many products, including baked goods, desserts, and sauces.

Cane sugar is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. As an added sugar, excessive intake contributes calories and is associated with dental caries, obesity, and an increased risk of type 2 diabetes. The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend consuming no amount of added sugars, and at most 10 grams per meal. The World Health Organization (WHO) advises limiting intake of free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake. JECFA has evaluated sugars and set an acceptable daily intake.