Billingtons Demerara Sugar 1kg

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Is Billingtons Demerara Sugar 1kg healthy?

Billingtons Demerara Sugar 1kg scores 78/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This product is a natural unrefined cane sugar, which is less processed than refined white sugar and retains some molasses content, providing minimal trace minerals.

How processed is Billingtons Demerara Sugar 1kg?

Billingtons Demerara Sugar 1kg is NOVA Group 2: Processed Culinary Ingredients.

Which ingredients drive Billingtons Demerara Sugar 1kg's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Natural unrefined 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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Billingtons Demerara Sugar 1kg

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78 Good

Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores

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Beneficial ingredients 0
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by Edward Billington and Son
Category Sugar
Summary

This product is a natural unrefined cane sugar, which is less processed than refined white sugar and retains some molasses content, providing minimal trace minerals. However, it still contributes to high caloric intake and poses similar health risks as refined sugar due to its high sugar content. The processing level is moderate, and while it is a cleaner option compared to highly refined sugars, it still requires mindful consumption.

Key ingredients 1

Natural unrefined cane sugar
Bad

Natural unrefined cane sugar is a less processed form of sugar but still contributes to high caloric intake. It retains some molasses content, which provides minimal trace minerals. Despite being less refined, it still poses similar health risks as refined sugar.

Risks

Excessive consumption can lead to weight gain, increased risk of type 2 diabetes, and dental cavities.

Benefits

Contains trace amounts of minerals due to its unrefined nature, but these are not significant enough to outweigh the health risks associated with sugar consumption.

Processing

Group 2 · Culinary ingredients

Processed Culinary Ingredients

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