Added sugar

brown sugar

Minimally refined cane sugar that retains molasses; brown in color with caramel and toffee notes, and moisture that keeps cakes and cookies soft.

Who it fits

Low-FODMAPVeganVegetarianGluten-freeLactose-free

General guidance based on composition — not a clinical label and not a substitute for professional care.

What it does in cooking

The sensory role of the ingredient — what it brings in flavor and texture, and what it pairs with.

Flavor

Sweetness9
Bitterness1

Texture

Crispiness1
Chewiness2

Pairs with

unsalted butterground cinnamonchocolate amargo 70%+banana madurapecanvanilla extract

Glycemic index

65Medium

published range: 6169

low ≤55medium 56–69high ≥70

Value from an equivalent food (same species), not a direct measurement of this one.

source: Harvard Health · Tabelas Internacionais de IG

A reference value (glucose = 100), not a personal prediction: the real response depends on the whole meal, the preparation and you. Not a substitute for professional care.

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