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Rapadura, Coconut Or Raw Cane Sugar
Rapadura is an unrefined cane sugar made by evaporating sugarcane juice, and some imports may group it with raw cane sugar. Coconut sugar is a separate sweetener made from coconut palm sap, so these are related sweeteners but not the same food.
Beneficial properties
minimally refined
contains trace minerals
provides quick energy
Nutritional highlights
It is primarily carbohydrate in the form of sugars, with small amounts of minerals such as potassium, calcium, iron, and magnesium in less-refined versions.