Forty types of sweeteners come from this one plant—sugarcane. Wondering how table sugar, whole cane sugar, and raw sugar compare? Read this.

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.

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.

Explore different types of beet sugar vs. cane sugar. A list of the 21 refined sugars with unmatched versatility.

Beyond the simple word “sugar,” sucrose has 70 different names on labels. Understand exactly what you’re buying.

No more getting frustrated when your brown sugar is rock hard. Learn how to store brown sugars—unrefined, raw, and refined— indefinitely.

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

Discern cane from beet sugar is almost impossible, but it turns out some argue they have different aroma and culinary performance. Learn why

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.

After I found more than forty types of cane sugar in stores across the U.S., I thought it would be interesting to make a comparison chart.

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

As part of my "Sweetener Review Series," I write about one of the most widely available sugar brands in the US — the highly recognizable C&H