Cane Sugar 101

Sugar

The Sweetener of Choice

There’s a reason Pure Cane Sugar has been a sweetener of choice for over 2,000 years. Sucrose (sugar) is a carbohydrate that is present naturally in fruits and vegetables. It’s one of nature’s most versatile ingredients. It enhances flavor, aroma, texture and browning. It balances flavor and adds moisture to preserve freshness.

Our Pure Cane Sugar is
  • Only 15-calories a teaspoon
  • Non-GMO
  • Vegan
  • Gluten- free and fat-free
  • Chemical and preservative free
  • A renewable and sustainable resource

For generations, homes across Texas and the Southeast have depended on Imperial Sugar. Homes like yours, where family comes first and memories are made fresh from the oven. We don't take that trust lightly. Imperial Sugar pledges to always be unmodified Pure Cane Sugar.

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Refined Sugar vs. Raw Sugar

Refined Sugar vs. Raw Sugar

When it comes to sugar processing, the term “refined” means “to purify” or “make pure”. The sugar refining process separates sucrose from its original plant source material without bleaching or...

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Dixie Crystals is Non-GMO Verified

Dixie Crystals is Non-GMO Verified

Dixie Crystals is proud to announce that many of the products you have known and loved for generations have now been verified to be GMO-free. Dixie Crystals packages with the Non-GMO Project seal...

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Sugar Myths

Sugar Myths

Hyperactivity
How often have you blamed a child’s misbehavior on sugar? It’s a common practice. But sugar plays little to no part in a child’s behavior. Several medical...

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Cane Sugar vs. Beet Sugar

Cane Sugar vs. Beet Sugar

Sugar (sucrose) is a naturally occurring carbohydrate found in every fruit and vegetable. Most of the sugar in the world comes from two sources: Sugar cane and beets, as it is easily extracted...

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Dark Brown Versus Light Brown Sugar

Dark Brown vs. Light Brown Sugar

Brown sugar is simply granulated "white" sugar that has been combined with pure cane molasses. Molasses is a natural by-product of the sugar-making process. The difference between light and dark...

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Sugar Certifications

Certifications

Non-GMO 

[brand:name] is proud to announce that many of the products you have known and loved for generations have now been verified to be GMO-free.

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