THE SUGAR

Natural brown sugar is partially processed sugar. It is also referred to as raw sugar and is obtained from the first crystallization of sugarcane juice. The molasses content in raw sugar gives the sugar its brown color. Molasses is a thick, dark liquid byproduct of beet or sugarcane refining.

Brown sugar is a high carbohydrate food. A 50 gram portion contains 190 calories. Carbohydrates account for about 47 grams. Due to the molasses content, certain minerals are found in brown sugar. These include calcium, iron, copper, potassium phosphorous, manganese and magnesium. The sugar also contains trace amounts of vitamins B3, B6 and B9. The minerals can promote your health in various ways.