{"product_id":"coconut-sugar","title":"Coconut Sugar — 32oz","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnrefined coconut palm sugar, 32oz.\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm, caramel-like and golden, and a straightforward \u003cstrong\u003e1:1 replacement for white or brown sugar\u003c\/strong\u003e — which is not something most alternative sweeteners can claim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBeing straight about what this is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoconut sugar is sugar.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is largely sucrose, and it counts on the Nutrition Facts panel the same way cane sugar does. We are not going to describe it as a reduction, because it is not one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat it actually offers is \u003cstrong\u003eflavour and the fact that it is unrefined\u003c\/strong\u003e. If you want a sweetener with fiber and no added sugars, that is our chicory root syrup, not this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it tastes like\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarm and caramelly, closer to a light brown sugar than to white — but drier and less molasses-forward than brown sugar. It has a faint butterscotch note and does not taste of coconut at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy the 1:1 matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNearly every sugar alternative changes the arithmetic of a recipe. Syrups add moisture. Allulose is less sweet and browns faster. High-intensity sweeteners add no bulk. \u003cstrong\u003eCoconut sugar just swaps in\u003c\/strong\u003e, cup for cup, and behaves the way the recipe expects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo small differences worth knowing: it is a little drier than brown sugar, so it does not pack the same way, and it makes baked goods slightly darker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoffee and tea\u003c\/strong\u003e — dissolves well, and the caramel note suits a dark roast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBaking\u003c\/strong\u003e — straight 1:1 for white or brown sugar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOatmeal and yogurt\u003c\/strong\u003e — sprinkled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRubs, marinades and barbecue sauce\u003c\/strong\u003e — where the caramel character earns its place\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRim a glass\u003c\/strong\u003e — it works where you would use demerara\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIngredients and label\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoconut palm sugar. The full nutrition panel and ingredient statement are printed on the bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCertifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNon-GMO · Kosher · Vegan · Dairy Free · Gluten Free\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it certified organic?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. We are not USDA organic certified and we do not use the word. If you find an older listing that says otherwise, it is out of date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it lower in sugar than cane sugar?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. It is a sugar, and it counts as one. The reasons to choose it are the flavour and that it is unrefined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it taste like coconut?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. It is made from the sap of the coconut palm, not the fruit, and it tastes of caramel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I swap it for brown sugar?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, 1:1. It is a little drier, so it will not pack into a measuring cup the same way — spoon it in rather than pressing it down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNo one is perfect. Just have good balance.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Unbranded","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49482137501933,"sku":"AD-VSRB-Y7N5","price":17.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0676\/5975\/9853\/files\/61bmONwY1zL.jpg?v=1773036292","url":"https:\/\/goodbalancehealth.com\/products\/coconut-sugar","provider":"Good Balance Health","version":"1.0","type":"link"}