Dried Cane Juice

Introduction *Dried cane juice is a natural sweetener produced by sugar cane juice. It is unprocessed or very minimally processed. *It is a healthy alternative to refined white sugar. *It is sweet, amber or brown colored, and granular. *It can be used as a natural table sweetener or in baking to replace refined sugar one cup for one cup. *Dried cane juice is available under different names – Unrefined sugar, Milled cane, Demerara, Muscavado, Turbinado, etc. *Dried cane juice is produced by extracting the juice from sugar canes, then boiling it to evaporate the water from the juice and then drying it to form crystals. *Buying and storage: Buy good quality dried cane juice and store in an airtight container or jar in a cool, dry, dark place in the cup board at room temperature. It is stable, has a good shelf life and keeps well for up to a year at room temperature. Is it raw? Yes, pure dried cane juice is raw. Make sure you read the label. Health Benefits 1. Dried cane juice still has sucrose and glucose, but along with that it also has some minerals and vitamins. 2. It may cause sudden spike of blood sugar levels, so diabetics have to be cautious and use this in moderation. 3. Good source of iron that in respiration at the cellular level by synthesizing hemoglobin that helps to carry oxygen to cells. 4. Good source of potassium; this along with low amounts of sodium helps to maintain blood pressure and reduces water retention. 5. Moderate sources of other minerals like calcium, phosphorus, zinc, copper and selenium, which are essential to maintain the metabolic activities of the body. 6. Moderate source of riboflavin and niacin, which are essential cofactors in enzymatic reactions of the body.

Nutritional Information per Serving:   Serving Size 100 g of Dried cane juice   % Daily Requirements   Total Calories 380 19% Calories from carbohydrates 380     Total fat 0 g 0% Trans fat 0 g 0% Cholesterol 0 g 0%   Total carbohydrate 81 g 90% Dietary fiber 0 g 0% Sugars 75 g   Sucrose Glucose Fructose   Protein 0.1 g 0%   Minerals   Calcium 83 mg 10% Iron 1.7 mg 12% Magnesium 7.5 mg 4% Phosphorus 4 mg 0% Potassium 492 mg 15% Sodium 28 mg 1% Manganese 0.1 mg 3% Selenium 1.2 mcg 2%   Vitamins   Riboflavin 0.4 mg 20% Niacin 0.6 mg 6%

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