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Muscovado Sugar

Muscovado sugar is an unrefined or minimally refined cane sugar that retains some molasses, giving it a dark color, moist texture, and rich caramel-like flavor. It is used primarily as a sweetener in baking and sauces.

Beneficial properties

provides quick energy less refined than white sugar contains trace minerals rich molasses flavor

Nutritional highlights

Muscovado sugar is mostly sucrose and provides carbohydrates, with small amounts of minerals such as potassium, calcium, magnesium, and iron from retained molasses.

Caution. High in added sugar; frequent intake can raise blood glucose and contribute to tooth decay, so people with diabetes should limit it.

Conditions it helps with

Cavities & Tooth Pain
Includes: Cavities / Tooth Decay
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Diabetes (Type 1 & Type 2)
Includes: Diabetes Type 2
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Diabetes (Type 2)
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Obesity
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Weight Gain & Obesity
Includes: Overweight / Weight Gain
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