What Is Cane Sugar?

Sugarcane or sugar cane refers to several species and hybrids of tall perennial grass in the genus Saccharum, tribe Andropogoneae, that are used for sugar production. The plants are 2–6 m tall with stout, jointed, fibrous stalks that are rich in sucrose, which accumulates in the stalk internodes.

What is the difference between sugar and cane sugar?

Cane sugar is like granulated sugar, but exclusively made of sugarcane (as opposed to sugar beets), and processed way less. The crystals emerge ever-so-slightly larger than granulated, and are lightly golden. Despite these differences, cane sugar is a fine substitute for granulated sugar.

Is cane sugar the same as brown sugar?

Organic cane sugar is not like brown sugar, which is white sugar with molasses thrown back in. The light color of organic cane sugar is comparable to turbinado or “raw” sugar, a sign that it is less processed compared to other wholesome sweeteners such as muscovado and molasses.