A Complete Guide to Brown Sugars—from Unrefined to Raw and Refined.
Do you have a lot of questions about brown sugars that don't get answered anywhere? That's why I made this handy guide to buying them.
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A guide to choosing the best sugars, syrups, and sweeteners for you
A guide to choosing the best sugars, syrups, and sweeteners for you
The first WhatSugar–approved sweetener is HERE!
Bear with us as we update our guides for 2025.
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Jun 9, 20206 min read
"Sugar" Means 40+ Sweeteners from Just Two Plants
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.
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May 19, 20204 min read
70 Names Used For Just One Sugar
The term "sugar" on labels is exclusive to 40 sweeteners from sugar cane or sugar beet. Main component = sucrose. Names on labels = 70.
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May 19, 20204 min read
Never Toss Harden Brown Sugar. Learn How to Keep it Soft Indefinitely.
No more getting frustrated when your brown sugar is rock hard. Learn how to store brown sugars—unrefined, raw, and refined— indefinitely.
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May 15, 20207 min read
Unrefined Sugar: 4 Myths and How it Compares with Common Sweeteners
So many myths and misunderstandings surround the so-called "unrefined" sugars. In this post, I clarify common misconceptions about them and
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May 12, 20208 min read
Cane vs. Beet Sugar: A Difference?
Discern cane from beet sugar is almost impossible, but it turns out some argue they have different aroma and culinary performance. Learn why
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Apr 15, 20203 min read
A Brown Sugar that Does not Harden?
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
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Mar 29, 20202 min read
Unrefined Sugars vs Common Sweeteners (Visual Chart)
I made this infographic to help you understand how unrefined sugars compare to table sugar, honey, agave nectar, and coconut sugar.
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Aug 4, 20186 min read
Review: Light Muscovado Sugar
On my "Sweetener Review Series", I write about light muscovado. Learn all about this traditional sweetener: chemical composition, source, pr
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