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Rapadura Sugar

Rapadura sugar is an unrefined cane sugar made by evaporating sugarcane juice into a solid form. It retains some of the molasses naturally present in sugarcane and has a caramel-like flavor.

Beneficial properties

minimally processed contains trace minerals quick source of energy

Nutritional highlights

It is primarily composed of sucrose and provides small amounts of minerals such as iron, calcium, potassium, and magnesium compared with refined white sugar.

Caution. High in added sugar; people with diabetes or those limiting sugar intake should use it sparingly.