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The Ultimate Guide to Unrefined and Raw Sugars
Forty types of sweeteners come from this one plant—sugarcane. Wondering how table sugar, whole cane sugar, and raw sugar compare? Read this.
10 min read


Erythritol in 2025: Natural or Synthetic—and Is It Still Safe?
This is your 2025 guide to buying erythritol | Learn 60 facts on taste, side effects, glycemic index, net carbs, cost, use, and more.
25 min read


Guide to Granulated Sugar: The Favorite, Most Versatile Sweetener
Granulated sugar guide: definition, cane vs beet, uses in cooking, top brands, and why this sweetener is the favorite and hardest to replace.
14 min read


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


Erythritol Showdown: Powdered vs Granulated
I am often asked, which sweeteners contain erythritol? Which brand of erythritol is best? Erythritol granulated vs powdered? So, here it is.
7 min read


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 created this handy guide to buying them.
12 min read


Most see sugar as one thing. By law, it’s 40+. At Whatsugar, 80. I explain.
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.
7 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


Here's a Quick Way to Learn About the Top 20 Sweeteners
Explore different types of beet sugar vs. cane sugar. A list of the 21 refined sugars with unmatched versatility.
6 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
7 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
9 min read


Review: Dark Muscovado Sugar
In my "Sweetener Review Series", I write about dark muscovado sugar. Learn all about this unique sweetener.
6 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
4 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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Cane Sugar: Refined vs Raw vs Unrefined (Visual Chart)
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.
2 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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