Most people don’t associate sugar with proper health, but organic cane sugar has health benefits that might surprise you. As the sugar with the least amount of processing, organic cane sugar retains a lot of the vitamins and minerals found naturally within the sugarcane plant, including 17 amino acids, 11 minerals, and 6 vitamins (and calcium!). Regular sugar, on the other hand, undergoes processing that cuts out many of these minerals and vitamins, but rigorous processing doesn’t have to be the norm.
At Big Country, we want our customers to enjoy refreshing drinks without any guilt about their health. That’s why every can of Big Country Organic Hard Seltzer is made with organic cane sugar—our very own Big Country Sugar. This means you get that crisp, familiar taste while still choosing a healthier option. So, the next time someone asks, “Is Big Country Organic Hard Seltzer a better choice?” you can point to the benefits of using organic, ethically produced ingredients like our signature cane sugar. Our seltzers start from fermenting organic cane sugar, however they contain 0 grams of sugar in their final form.Health Benefits of Organic Cane Sugar
We researched extensively to find possible health benefits associated with organic cane sugar. From our research, we found that organic cane sugar can help burn fat and build muscle with the essential amino acids found within sugarcane, increase energy levels, produce serotonin, and has even been found to lower cholesterol. The vitamins and minerals found within sugarcane can be preserved within the gentle processing and allow the body to absorb vitamins like calcium (and other antioxidants) to promote overall health.
These health bonuses sound like a pretty sweet deal, and it’s possible to receive them through organic cane sugar.
Organic cane sugar isn’t simply less refined, either – it’s also obtained from organically grown and sourced sugarcane plants. This means that it’s grown with significantly fewer pesticides and chemicals than regular sugarcane, and it is inspected by a certifying agency to ensure it is clean organic sugarcane in its purest form. Organic foods have a whole host of health benefits (this is nothing new), but consumers' health and the health of the environment are perhaps the most important.
How Organic Cane Sugar Retains Its Nutrients
Not all sugar is created equal.
Refined sugar (which is the white sugar most of us are familiar with) goes through intense refinement to get the pure white color, while organic cane sugar undergoes far less refinement, maintaining the natural blonde color of sugarcane. These differences might seem minuscule, but the refinement required to get pure white sugar also draws out most of the healthy minerals found within sugarcane.
Cane sugar has several health benefits without any processing, as it plays a vital role in the process of fermentation by feeding the cultures used in sourdough, kombucha, and yogurt.
It also helps preserve the color and taste of some foods and can also extend their shelf life.
As we mentioned earlier, cane sugar contains 17 amino acids, 11 minerals, and 6 vitamins, and to expound, they appear in the forms of calcium, potassium, magnesium, iron, copper, zinc, vitamin E, B vitamins, selenium, and chromium. Limiting refinement to a minimum helps retain these nutrients while ensuring the sugar is clean and ready for consumption. Most of us eat a lot of sugar each day, so we might as well try to use healthier sugar options in our desserts of choice.
Environmental Benefits
Organic cane sugar is not only better for our health, but it is better for the environment, as well. Organic certification requires farmers to follow certain crop rotation protocols to ensure the soil replenishes its nutrients between crops. This allows fields to be reused in the future and doesn’t destroy vast expanses of soil. This eco-friendly farming approach allows us to take better care of our planet and not ruin massive swaths of land in our pursuit of farming and agriculture.
Organic farmers also use far fewer pesticides or chemicals on their plants, which helps keep the plant safer for later consumption. In fact, organic farmers have access to 27 synthetic pest control products, whereas conventional farmers have access to over 900. This helps the plant to stay safer for human consumption and helps keep the environment healthier, as the soil and water can’t be contaminated with harsh chemicals. Organic cane sugar is the healthier way to grow and process sugar, not just for us but for our planet, too.
