Tag: Sugar refinement

According to the USDA, sucrose in the form of raw sugar is an added sugar, providing extra calories to foods and beverages that didn't contain them previously. This fact calls into question the common perception that raw sugar is a clean ingredient, largely unprocessed and more wholesome than refined white sugar. The reality is far more complex, involving varying degrees of refinement and minimal nutritional benefits.

According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), minerals are more stable during cooking than vitamins, but they are still vulnerable to leaching and removal during food processing and refinement. This article explores the specific minerals and nutrients that are often stripped from food during various industrial refinement processes, from grains to sugar, and how this impacts nutritional value.