Wholesome Sweeteners Fair Trade Organic Sucanat is made from 100% certified organic sugar cane grown in Costa Rica. Because Sucanat still contains all of the cane's natural molasses, it has a deep brown color and a distinct, natural molasses flavor that enhances many foods. It can be substituted for brown 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 Fair Trade Certified logo is Wholesome's guarantee that our farmers' cooperatives are paid directly for the cane grown and milled. This means that the farmers can compete with factory farms, cultivate the quality of their crops, send their kids to school and build thriving communities.
For Sucanat Recipes, please visit the Wholesome Sweeteners Website.
I substitute sugar in recipes with sucanat at a 1:1 ratio and everything comes out just great. I like that sucanat seems less sweet and has a more hearty and grounding taste than sugar.
The best way to buy Sucanat is to share a 50# bulk bag with other members of our co-op community. The savings are substantial! I keep my bulk sucanat in a gallon glass jar in my pantry. Give it a try today!