Common questions

Is Fairtrade Demerara Cane Sugar healthy?

Fairtrade Demerara Cane Sugar scores 60/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This product is a processed culinary ingredient, consisting solely of cane sugar.

How processed is Fairtrade Demerara Cane Sugar?

Fairtrade Demerara Cane Sugar is NOVA Group 2: Processed Culinary Ingredients.

Which ingredients drive Fairtrade Demerara Cane Sugar's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Cane Sugar is flagged as an ingredient of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Fairtrade Demerara Cane Sugar

Name: Fairtrade Demerara Cane Sugar
Brand: Sainsbury's

Sainsbury's

Fair

Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores

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Beneficial ingredients 0

Harmful ingredients 1

Owned by J Sainsbury plc

Category Sugar

Summary

This product is a processed culinary ingredient, consisting solely of cane sugar. While it is a refined sugar that can contribute to increased blood sugar levels and lacks additional nutritional benefits, it is less processed than white sugar and does not contain any additives or artificial ingredients. However, it does not offer the organic certification or regenerative benefits seen in higher-scoring alternatives.

Key ingredients 1

Cane Sugar

Bad

Cane sugar is a refined sugar that can contribute to increased blood sugar levels and potential weight gain. It is processed to remove impurities, which strips away any potential nutrients. Compared to whole food sweeteners, it lacks additional nutritional benefits.

Risks

Excessive consumption of cane sugar can lead to health issues such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, and dental cavities.

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Processing

Group 2 · Culinary ingredients

Processed Culinary Ingredients

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