Muscovado is pure, unrefined,non-centrifugal cane sugar obtained from sugarcane juice by evaporation anddraining-off of molasses. Muscovado retains all of the natural ingredients,mineral and vitamins present in sugarcane juice, making it nutritious. Becauseit is naturally processed, muscovado is devoid of bleaching agents andchemicals used to process and refine centrifugal sugar.
Muscovado is considered a healthier sugarbecause it has lower glycemic index(74%) than refined sugar (99%). Refined sugar is considered pure carbohydratebecause it is stripped of water, minerals and vitamins. Since it has nonutritional benefit, it is considered as “empty calorie”. According to studies,the more our food is processed and refined, the more it is depleted ofnutrients. Introducing YourThe human body has to compensate by drawing therequired nutrients from external and internal sources.