Turbinado Sugar Benefits

Ever heard of Sugar with nutritional properties? It is known as Sugar in the Raw or Turbinado Sugar. Many people think negative things when they here sugar, but Turbinado isn’t all that bad. Turbinado sugar is a natural sweetener that contains all of the nutrients found in sugar cane. This sugar has been in the works by the founder Marvin Eisenstadt, since 1956. Turbinado Sugar has many uses; it being a sweetener its main purpose. Turbinado sugar coming from the sugar cane plant and the way it is refined makes it take on the nutritional properties in the cane its self. Sugar in the Raw has been in the works since 1956 and has been perfected in the late 1990s. The company reached its highest potential in 1999 when Coffee Shops all across America started using their little brown packets in their coffee. The company is now run by Marvin’s 3 sons and has turned this one sugar company into a booming line of natural sugars. It
was originally made in two forms, the original with a slight molasses flavor and organic white. Stevia in the raw was later introduced as a zero calorie natural sweetener with the signature large crystal sugar that Sugar in the Raw is known for. Turbinado sugar was the first type of sugar that used the fullest potential of the sugar cane and even takes on the nutritional benefits of the Sugar Cane.
These benefits consist of 100mg of potassium in every 100g of the sugar. Potassium is good for relaxing the muscles and prevents muscle contractions like cramps. Another mineral that is beneficial from the sugar is Magnesium and some Calcium, to strengthen bones and teeth. Not only is it beneficial and easier for your body to absorb it, but it also has multiple uses in the culinary world. Although its main function is to be a sweetener, Turbinado sugar can be utilized for multiple things. From sprinkling on a cupcake to dusting a French Macron, one of its uses is decorative. It gives it a rustic flair when used and an added sweetness and crunch. Not to mention its eye catching large crystals that comes in white or original brown. The brown Turbinado sugar is most common in cooking, but the white one is great for scones. Also, its natural sweetness is very powerful so not much is
needed. In conclusion, Turbinado has many uses from being a sweetener, to decorating scones, to maybe even to rim a martini glass with. This sugar is versatile from its nutritional benefits and its many forms. Although Turbinado sugar comes from Sugar Cane, Sugar in the Raw has released; Agave in the Raw, Monk Fruit in the Raw, Stevia in the Raw, and Sugar in the Liquid Raw. What would you use Turbinado sugar for? The possibilities are endless.