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As far as I can tell, those packets of raw sugar have the same calories as refined sugar, with 1/10th the ability to sweeten. So if you wish to sweeten your coffee, for example, you end up consuming about 5x the sugar, than if your stupid coffee shop just offered regular damn white sugar. Why? Why does this stuff exist? Who prefers it?

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[–] [email protected] 27 points 8 months ago (4 children)

It's Turbinado sugar. Essentially brown sugar but bigger crystals.

People want it because it's less refined compared to white sugar and still contains molasses.

I assume the fact that the crystals are bigger means you require more.

[–] [email protected] 18 points 8 months ago (3 children)

I assume the fact that the crystals are bigger means you require more.

OP seems to be using it to sweeten a drink, so the crystal size should only affect how long it takes to dissolve, not how sweet it tastes. The additional flavor from the molasses might make it seem a little less sweet than white sugar, but only a little.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 8 months ago (1 children)

the crystal size should only affect how long it takes to dissolve, not how sweet it tastes

Unless OP isn’t giving the crystals sufficient time to dissolve, which would give it the appearance of having less sweetening power

[–] [email protected] 4 points 8 months ago

Which is pretty much guaranteed with a cold drink. Any other brand of "natural" cane sugar has normal sized crystals, its really annoying getting these stupid big crystals in a coffee shop.

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