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Sweeteners
Coconut Sugar Or Raw Cane Sugar
Coconut sugar and raw cane sugar are minimally refined sweeteners used to add sweetness to foods and beverages. Both are primarily sources of sucrose and are nutritionally similar to other added sugars.
Beneficial properties
minimally refined sweetener
adds flavor and browning
small amounts of trace minerals
plant-derived sweetener
Nutritional highlights
These sweeteners mainly provide carbohydrates in the form of sugar, with coconut sugar and raw cane sugar containing only small amounts of trace minerals such as potassium, calcium, or iron.