Turbinado Sugar

My mom asked me today: "Why do you use the raw sugar instead of the regular white sugar?"


This is why: Turbinado sugar is a healthier alternative to white, refined sugar. It is lower in calories since it tends to hold more moisture. One teaspoon of white sugar packs 16 calories, as opposed to the Turbinado sugar, which has 11 for one teaspoon. Turbinado sugar isn't processed as much as white sugar, so it is naturally healthier for your body.


Why is it healthier? Turbinado Sugar is processed the natural way--completely free from any harmful chemicals such as phosphoric acid, formic acid, sulphur dioxide, preservatives, or any flocculants, surfactants, bleaching agents or viscosity modifiers.


It is also nutritionally rich & retains all natural mineral & vitamin content present inherent in sugarcane juice.


Nutrients in Turbinado Sugar:


(Per 100g)


Total Mineral salts 740 mg max.


Phosphorus (P) 3.9 mg max.


Calcium (Ca) 85 mg max.


Magnesium (Mg) 23 mg max.


Potassium (K) 100 mg max.


Iron (Fe) 1.3 mg max.


Imbalance in minerals is one prime cause of disease. Reason for this is over- consumption of refined products like refined sugars, refined oils, & refined salt. It is therefore vital to consume less processed, more natural & nutritious products such as the healthy & wholesome.

Turbinado sugar is also known as cane sugar or raw sugar. Turbinado sugar resembles brown sugar in that it is brown in color. However, brown sugar has a finer grain and is a bit darker in color. In recipes however, the two can be interchanged with delicious results. Both sugars have high moisture content, so they should be kept in an airtight container with a lid.

How is Turbinado sugar made? It comes from the first pressing of the sugar cane. It has large crystals and retains some of the molasses flavor, which is a natural byproduct of the sugar process.


You can use the interchangeably in baking, cooking, etc.


So, I promised her that I would give her a complete answer on my blog, so I could share with everyone else too!


Sources: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/584931/turbinado_sugar_what_is_it_and_what.html