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Organic Fair Trade Sucanat, which stands for SUgar CAne NATural, is made by simply crushing Costa Rican sugar cane, extracting the juice and heating it in a large vat. Once the juice is reduced to a rich, dark syrup, it is hand-paddled. Hand paddling cools and dries the syrup, creating the dry porous granules called Sucanat. And that is it, nothing added and nothing taken out! A simple idea, really.
The Sucanat is brown in color and has a distinct natural molasses flavor that enhances many foods. It can be substituted for sugar in any recipe and it is especially good in chocolate-based recipes, for baking and for BBQ sauces and marinades. It is an excellent source of iron, calcium, vitamin B6, potassium and chromium, which helps balance blood sugar.
The difference between Sucanat and Evaporated Cane Juice is that Sucanat (dehydrated cane juice) is produced from a pure cane sugar juice stream, which naturally contains about 13% molasses and 87% sugar. Through dehydration and aeration, as opposed to evaporation, a granular, dry, free-flowing form of this juice is produced which maintains all the natural molasses present in the cane. The product is therefore much lighter in color and flavor and better for more sensitive applications where a molasses flavor is undesirable.
The Fair Trade label guarantees the consumer a fair price is paid directly to the farmer for the sugar cane they grow. This means they can compete with factory farms whilst protecting sustainable farming practices. It also means they can enjoy higher living standards and develop thriving communities.
Really great flavor,not too sweet
By Baldy
from Grand Junction Co. on 12/20/2008
from Grand Junction Co. on 12/20/2008
Gift:
No
Pros:
Flavorful, Healthy, Non Perishable
Best Uses:
Seasoning
Describe Yourself:
Foodie
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Comments about Organic Fair Trade Sucanat:
Adds great flavor to cereals, toasts, and most desserts
Better than sugar in the raw
By loastah from So. MD on 10/24/2008
from So. MD on 10/24/2008
Gift:
No
Pros:
Different, Durable, Good Value
Cons:
Fattening
Best Uses:
Hot cereal sauces
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Comments about Organic Fair Trade Sucanat:
This is a great alternative to brown sugar on oatmeal, cream o' wheat etc. And it makes a nice kicker for carribean fish stews or onion soup shortcut. Its a secret ingredient you should share. Lets be sure not all the cane crops become fuel.