Refined Sugars Vs Raw Sugar

Sugar is an excellent source of energy for the human body. However, it can cause blood sugar level imbalance, obesity, heart diseases, and more. There are several types of sugar, but they are broadly categorized into two types. Read the article to get a picture of refined sugar vs. raw sugar. 

Unrefined Sugars

Agave nectar, maple syrup, honey, and coconut sugar are less processed than their refined counterparts. As a result, natural honey has more nutrients than honey obtained after a refining process. 

Refined Sugars

Table sugar (white-colored) is refined sugar in the best sense. Commercial foods like sodas, candies, and baked goods often carry brown and powdered sugar and high-fructose corn syrup. All of these sweeteners are refined sugars. Sugar cane plants and sugar beets make table sugar. It is why you also call it ‘cane sugar.’ Once the surrounding plant matter and impurities are removed, sucrose is left behind. 

Table Sugar

The scientific name of this refined sugar is sucrose. This white, plain table sugar consists of glucose and fructose (one molecule each) linked together. So, in other words, it’s 100 percent sucrose. 

Maple Syrup

From the perspective of sugar content, maple syrup is almost identical to table sugar. Ninety percent of these syrup molecules are sugar. The remaining 10 percent are individual and free-floating, glucose and fructose.