Sucanat
Retains natural molasses for richer flavor in baking and coffee sweetening everyday staple.
What it is
Sucanat stands for 'Sugar Cane Natural' and is made by extracting juice from sugar cane, then heating and drying it without removing the molasses. Unlike white sugar, it keeps all the natural minerals and flavor compounds from the original cane.
Flavor and texture
Has a deep, complex sweetness with hints of molasses and caramel. The texture is granular like brown sugar but slightly coarser, and it doesn't clump as much.
Best uses
Excellent in chocolate chip cookies, gingerbread, coffee cakes, and anywhere you want extra flavor depth. Works well in marinades, barbecue sauces, and for sweetening coffee or tea.
Storage & freshness
Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry pantry.
| As purchased | 3-4 yearsif kept dry |
| Sealed (pantry) | 4-5 yearsif kept airtight and dry |
Durations are for best quality. Safe to consume longer if no spoilage signs present.
Natural cane sugar that retains molasses content, making it more susceptible to moisture absorption and clumping than refined sugar.
Cooking tip
Replace white or brown sugar with sucanat cup-for-cup in most recipes, but expect a slightly stronger molasses flavor and deeper color in your finished baked goods.
Interesting note
Sucanat is made using traditional sugar cane processing methods that date back centuries, where the cane juice is simply heated and dried without refining out the natural molasses.