Many people assume natural sweeteners are healthier, safer, or less processed than sugar. But are they really? In this post, I uncover the truth about natural sweeteners, clear up common myths, and explain what they’re actually made of—so you can make smarter choices in your kitchen.

Granulated sugar guide: definition, cane vs beet, uses in cooking, top brands, and why this sweetener is the favorite and hardest to replace.

I went on a quest to find every certified organic sugar sold in U.S. stores—and here’s what I discovered. Learn the difference between raw and unrefined types, what “organic” really means (and doesn’t), how it’s processed, and why it’s better for the planet—and possibly for you. Plus, find out where organic sugars come from, how much they cost, and which brands sell them.

I am often asked, which sweeteners contain erythritol? Which brand of erythritol is best? Erythritol granulated vs powdered? So, here it is.

Do you have a lot of questions about brown sugars that don't get answered anywhere? That's why I created this handy guide to buying them.

The term "sugar" is confusing as it has many definitions. By law, it means almost 40 sweeteners from only two plants. Learn what those are.

Just after 2 years of being widely available in stores, Nectresse monk fruit sweetener was discontinued. Learn what happened.

So many myths and misunderstandings surround the so-called "unrefined" sugars. In this post, I clarify common misconceptions about them and

In my "Sweetener Review Series", I write about dark muscovado sugar. Learn all about this unique sweetener.

Wouldn't it be nice if we had a brown sugar that does not harden? In this post, I write about two such brown sugars --- Sucanat and Pourable

I made this infographic to help you understand how unrefined sugars compare to table sugar, honey, agave nectar, and coconut sugar.

When in the supermarket, have you ever been puzzled about the meaning of evaporated cane juice, demerara, and turbinado in food labels?