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What Exactly Is a "Natural" Sweetener? It's Not What You Might Think
What's a "natural" sweetener, anyway? Is it minimally-processed? Unrefined? Is it free of anything artificial, synthetic, and GMO? Read on.
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Organic Sugar: What Does It Actually Mean?
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.
11 min read


What Happened to Nectresse?
Just after 2 years of being widely available in stores, Nectresse monk fruit sweetener was discontinued. Learn what happened.
6 min read


Raw Sugar: From Turbinado to Demerara, Find out Exactly What it is
When in the supermarket, have you ever been puzzled about the meaning of evaporated cane juice, demerara, and turbinado in food labels?
5 min read


About C&H Granulated Sugar
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
5 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
6 min read
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