Turbinado Sugar Facts
There are numerous alternatives to white sugar and brown sugar on the grocery shelves. Many of these products, like turbinado sugar, can be easily substituted for the traditional sugars when cooking and baking. Does this Spark an idea?
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Introduction
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Turbinado sugar is commonly called raw sugar, although it is not technically raw. Mostly used for baking, turbinado sugar is an unrefined sugar, meaning it is only minimally processed and retains some of its nutrients.
Process
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Turbinado sugar is made from the juice of the sugar cane plant. The juice is heated until crystals develop and then the crystals are spun in a cylinder, or turbine, to remove water. The end result is large, pale brown sugar crystals that taste similar to honey.
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Health Effects
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Turbinado sugar is commonly thought to be healthier than white or brown sugar because it is less processed. Although it is less processed and slightly lower in calories, it is still processed and has the same effect on the body as other sugars. In large quantities, turbinado sugar is just as likely to cause blood sugar levels to surge, contribute to weight gain and increase the chance of diabetes.
Uses
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Turbinado sugar is used in many recipes for baked goods like cookies and cakes. It can also be sprinkled over fruit, cereal and oatmeal, or used as a sweetener in coffee and tea. Turbinado sugar can also be substituted for white sugar or brown sugar in most recipes, but cannot be substituted for confectioner's sugar.
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