Raw sugar is nutritionally equivalent to white sugar.
The "raw sugar" sold in the United States is actually evaporated cane sugar that has been processed to remove impurities. Unprocessed raw sugar contains impurities and cannot be legally sold. Raw sugar is not healthier than white or "refined" sugar; its brown hue is from molasses, which also gives brown sugar its color. No types of sugar contain vitamins, minerals or fiber. However, if you prefer the taste or texture of raw sugar, sometimes called turbinado sugar, you can use it instead of other types of sugar. Add this to my Recipe Box.
Instructions
1. Add raw sugar to coffee or hot tea instead of white sugar. Add about the same amount of sugar for an equivalent sweetness.
2. Substitute raw sugar for light or dark brown sugar while baking, using a 1 to 1 ratio. For example, use 3/4 cup raw sugar in a recipe that calls for 3/4 cup brown sugar.
3. Sprinkle raw sugar on other foods, such as cereal or grapefruit, in the same proportions that you would use white sugar.
4. Top baked goods, such as cookies, with a light dusting of raw sugar for an unusual texture.
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