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Wholesome Sweeteners Fair Trade Organic Sucanat (Brown Sugar), 16-Ounce Pouches (Pack of 12)

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Organic Sucanat is many levels above regular white granulated sugar. This sugar takes baking and tea drinking to new levels of pleasure.

When holding this sugar in the palm of your hand, you will notice the irregularity of the crystals and the "dark brown sugar" color. This does have a flavor that is reminiscent of brown sugar and yet the texture is much more natural and the crystals take longer to melt on your tongue.

Recently I've been discovering a variety of more natural sweeteners. This on is perfect for tea because it not only adds sweetness; it adds a caramel flavor to teas in which you use milk. There is a purity in the flavor and you feel better because you are supporting organic farms and keeping your body healthy.

This is a one-for-one replacement for refined white or brown sugar.

Sucanat is made from 100% certified organic sugar cane. The sugar cane is "green cut." This means the fields are not burned and the leaves and tops of the cane plant are left in the field. The sugar is minimally processed and once the sugar cane is harvested it is pressed to squeeze out all the cane juice. This juice is then clarified, filtered and evaporated. This helps to remove excess water. The syrup is then crystallized and a sugar with a molasses flavor is produced. There are also vitamins, minerals and trace elements from the sugar cane plant. One teaspoon of Sucanat contains 10mg of Potassium and 6mg of Calcium.

If you are still using white sugar, try Sucanat. It might surprise you with added flavor, goodness and purity. I find the flavor to be superior to refined white sugar. This sugar will add a touch of caramel flavor to all your baking.

If you are looking for an even deeper flavor for chocolate recipes, try Muscovado sugar. It has a rich flavor that can't be matched by any regular brown sugar you would find in your grocery store. With Muscovado and Sucanat, you can take your baking to the next level.

~The Rebecca Review

This is the best price anywhere, unless you're buying it in 25- or 50-pound bags. I parted ways with refined sugar a long time ago, and since raw honey doesn't suit every recipe for which sweetness is called, Sucanat fills the gap beautifully. I've been testing ice cream recipes and it really does contribute a rich, caramel flavour to every blend. None of us has noticed the typical sugar highs and lows with this product, but perhaps that is due at least in part to always accompanying it with plenty of good fats.

One caveat, though, and it is absolutely not a strike against this product: it won't make traditional caramel! Be forewarned. When heated and melted, it becomes molasses. I happen to like the bitter, smoky taste, but it didn't really suit the recipe. I'll just stick with its natural caramel qualities from now on.

This small issue aside, it is a delicious, rich-tasting and high-quality product that will contribute a deep, full, warm taste and not just direct sweetness, to whatever you're cooking.

This sugar is healthier than the processed kind and super tasty. Amazon offers it at an AWESOME price, but if you have a serious sweet tooth I would caution against purchasing it in such a large amount. It is so good that it takes some constraint not to stir it into every cup of tea, bowl of oats, and picture of lemon aid. Remember that is is STILL SUGAR and should be used sparingly! There are healtier alternatives out there, but for that special cake or an occasional cup of hot cocoa this is my pick.

I have used this product for many years inconjuction with Turbinato and have found my baking results wonderful as far as taste and texture. A big plus is the mineral content and its organic nature. The price on Amazon is fantastic!

I have been really happy with everything I've tried from Wholesome Sweeteners (e.g., agave nectar Wholesome Sweeteners Organic Blue Agave, 44-Ounce Bottles (Pack of 2), organic evaporated cane juice Wholesome Sweeteners Evaporated Cane Juice, Organic, 64-Ounce (Pack of 6)) and have been seeking to learn more about less refined alternatives to the typical white sugar. Based on prices for individual bags of this product, this is a good deal as well. I use this in lieu of white sugar, but often will just replace all of the white and brown in recipes with this (like cookies) and it seems to work well. Of course, it's only a better option than refined sugar and still should be used in moderation. It is definitely a different texture than white, refined sugar so if you aren't familiar with it, make sure to do some research. Good product, though. And it's Fair Trade Certified.

This sugar is, indeed, wholesome. It has a very distinctive flavor, quite nice.

Those who brew water kefir grains know how good this product is.

Unfortunately, I had to return my order because it arrived damaged (sugar all over the place due to defective packing) but Amazon made it right for me, as usual (thanks Amazon!).

If you are looking for an awesome sweetener at a great price, look no further. This is a wonderful deal.

i find the sucanat to be a delicious product and i now use it in any and all recipes calling for sugar and i dont have to feel guilty about it or worry about what that white refined junk is doing to my body!

We have been eating clean for over 5 months now and feeling better everyday. I bought this for baking and it is great and easy to use. This is a much better price then my local stores. The Wholesome Sweetener site has a lot of really good recipes too!

With the baking season upon me I realized I was in need of lots of sucanant. I have only used this to replace all brown sugar in baking recipes for years now. I usually buy this brand in bulk at my local natural foods store. I thought I would check Amazon, and boy am I glad I did!

What an amazing buy! I signed up for the subscribe and save deal and it came today. What a marvelous savings. I love this stuff so am even happier that we are saving money and still able to enjoy organic sweeteners.

I ordered the powdered sugar as well, VERY spendy locally. Great deal here too. I add just a little more liquid to my recipes to compensate for the absorbtion of the sucanant. Great results.

This is not your traditional brown sugar. This is the real deal, basically dehydrated sugar cane juice. Not stripped of all the nutrients. Pricey but what organic substance isnt.