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Turbinado Sugar

Turbinado sugar is a partially refined cane sugar with large golden crystals and a light molasses flavor. It is commonly used as a sweetener in beverages, baking, and as a topping.

Beneficial properties

provides quick energy less refined than white sugar retains small amounts of molasses

Nutritional highlights

Turbinado sugar is primarily sucrose and provides calories with only trace amounts of minerals such as calcium, iron, and potassium.

Caution. High added sugar intake can contribute to blood sugar spikes and is a concern for people with diabetes or those limiting added sugars.