Ingredient · Updated
Organic Sugar
Found in 12 productsSee all
Grass Root Dairies Whole Milk 
Mother In Laws Kimchi 
Bread Alone Bakery Certified Organic Plain Bagels 
Natures Sunshine Childrens Elderberry Immune Gummies 
Good & Gather Organic Coconut Water Cindy's Kitchen Avocado vinaigrette 
Tropical Fields Organic Crispy Coconut Rolls (11 Ounce) 
Ensure Plant-Based Protein Nutrition Shake Chocolate What is Organic Sugar?
Organic sugar is a type of sugar that is produced from sugarcane or sugar beets and is grown without the use of synthetic pesticides or fertilizers. It is minimally processed, usually only up to the point of removing the molasses, and maintains its natural color.
Organic sugar is used primarily as a sweetener in food and beverage products. It provides the same functionality as conventional sugar, offering sweetness and texture. The health impact of consuming organic sugar is comparable to regular sugar; excessive intake of any sugar can contribute to health issues like weight gain and dental cavities.
When reading labels, it's important to note that while 'organic' refers to the farming process and not health benefits, choosing organic sugar supports environmentally-friendly agricultural practices.
Commonly found in: baked goods, beverages, confectionery, dairy products, sauces
What to watch
- Excessive consumption can lead to weight gain and cavities, similar to regular sugar.
Benefits
- Produced with environmentally-friendly agricultural practices, avoiding synthetic pesticides and fertilizers.
Organic sugar is recognized as a safe sweetener and does not require special labeling aside from organic certification.
Research continues to evaluate the health impacts of sugar; organic sugar shares these profiles, but it is valued for the reduction of chemical input in its production.
Organic sugar is typically considered vegan, but it's advised to check if bone char was used in the refining process.
Sources: Guidance for Industry: Ingredients that are Generally Recognized as Safe
Scout's take
Refined added sugar — organic certification does not change the refining.
The case against
Excessive consumption can lead to weight gain and increased risk of metabolic diseases.
from the analysis of Honey Stinger ORGANIC WAFFLE · echoed in 1 other analysisExcessive consumption can lead to health issues such as obesity, insulin resistance, and dental cavities.
from the analysis of Tropical Fields Organic Crispy Coconut Rolls (11 Ounce)May contribute to increased blood sugar levels and caloric intake.
from the analysis of Cindy's Kitchen Avocado vinaigretteThe case for
Provides a quick source of energy and is a natural sweetener.
from the analysis of Honey Stinger ORGANIC WAFFLEProvides energy and is less processed than refined sugar.
from the analysis of Mother In Laws KimchiMore from Scout's analyses
Added free sugars — cane sugar is cane sugar regardless of organic certification.
from the analysis of Parent's Choice Organic Strawberry Rice Rusks Stage 2Processed additive flagged under Scout's ingredient doctrine.
from the analysis of Mother In Laws KimchiOrganic sugar is a refined sweetener that contributes to the overall sugar content of the product. Despite being organic, it still poses similar health concerns as conventional sugar, such as contributing to obesity and metabolic disorders. It is processed to remove impurities but retains no significant nutritional benefits.
from the analysis of Tropical Fields Organic Crispy Coconut Rolls (11 Ounce)All 12 products with Organic Sugar
Where Organic Sugar shows up
- Bread 2 products
- Baby Snacks 2 products
- Milk 1 product
- Vegetables 1 product
- Bagels & Muffins 1 product
- Immunity 1 product
Higher-scoring picks without Organic Sugar
Products from the same categories whose analyzed ingredient list does not include Organic Sugar, scoring 80 or above.
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