Organic Fair Trade Unrefined Cane Sugar

Organic Fair Trade Unrefined Cane Sugar is a sweetener derived from sugar cane plants. It is produced by pressing the juice from sugar cane, boiling it down, and crystallizing it, retaining some of the natural molasses. 'Unrefined' means it has not undergone extensive processing to remove all molasses, while 'organic' and 'fair trade' refer to the farming and sourcing practices used.

Manufacturers add unrefined cane sugar primarily as a sweetener to improve the taste of foods and beverages. It also contributes to texture, provides bulk, and can act as a preservative in certain products. It is commonly found in dairy items like milk, yogurt, and eggnog, as well as baked goods, cereals, and desserts.

Cane sugar is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). As an added sugar, the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) recommend no amount of added sugars, and at most 10 grams of added sugars per meal. Excessive intake of added sugars can contribute to health concerns such as weight gain, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease. JECFA (the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives) and EFSA (the European Food Safety Authority) have evaluated sugars, noting their role as a source of energy.