Tag: Raw vs refined sugar

An average sugarcane stalk weighs about 3 pounds and is composed of about 12-16% sucrose by weight. This means the amount of sugar in 1 sugarcane is not a fixed number, but a variable influenced by many biological and environmental factors, a topic we will explore in depth.

While raw sugar's golden hue and coarser crystals suggest a more natural product, most experts agree that nutritionally, it is nearly identical to white sugar. This article investigates the processing differences and health myths surrounding the question: is sugar in the raw actually better for you?