Nutiva Organic Unrefined Granulated Coconut Sugar, 1 Pound (Pack of 3) | USDA Organic & Non-GMO | Vegan & Gluten-Free | Low-Fructose Sugar Alternative for Coffee, Tea & Baking

I had previously purchased this pack and had assumed it was a fluke when I kept finding tiny bug parts mixed in with the sugar, as if it had been a bad batch. But I've been figuring it out through trial and error since then. What the hell is going on with these bugs in my coffee? (To sweeten my coffee, I use coconut sugar. ) I've ordered a second batch, and the tiny bug parts are still floating to the top or sinking to the bottom of my drink. They're definitely dead, and the rest of the product has been ground up with them, but I got an entire one today. No, the bug did not enter the package after it was opened. I put it in a screw-top jar as soon as I opened it to keep it safe. br> As a result, I will be unable to purchase this item in the future. Gross! I'm disappointed because it was the most affordable option.

Harmony Rubio

| Sep 01, 2021

I've been using this coconut sugar for a while, but every time I mixed it with light-colored ingredients (heavy whipping cream, cream cheese, etc. ), I noticed black specks. When you look closely, you'll notice that these are bug parts, and there are quite a few of them. Gross! The sugar has a pleasant flavor, but it is not so pleasant that I would purchase it again. I'm aware that the FDA allows some bugs in food products, and they almost certainly do, but they're never visible. This is a product that I am unable to recommend.

Amari Coffey

| Nov 18, 2021

Let me begin by saying that coconut sugar may not be for you, or that you may need to adjust your taste buds to accept it. My morning coffee is where I use coconut sugar the most. Coconut sugar is made by removing the water from the nectar of the coconut palm flower and evaporating it. Because it is not refined like traditional table sugar, it has slightly erratic granule size and the occasional (harmless) speck or two of material in it. Ignore the reviews that claim these are bugs. br>br>As a health-care professional, I can assure you that these are not bugs. br>br> I can stand behind coconut sugar as a health-conscious consumer, a father, and a supporter of sustainable agriculture. In terms of health, coconut sugar has a low Glycemic Index (35) and is therefore suitable for diabetics. This means that your body can easily regulate the rate at which sugar is burned for fuel in your cells, which is important because it avoids a "sugar spike" and subsequent "sugar crash" later. Coconut sugar is a good product to stand behind from the perspective of a consumer who wants to support healthy, sustainable "green" businesses. The nectar is extracted from the coconut palm's prolific flower buds, which can keep producing new buds indefinitely, implying that the tree can keep producing new buds indefinitely. The cycle is extremely fast, highly renewable, and the trees can produce for up to 75 years. Furthermore, coconut palm trees can grow in places where many other crops cannot. When compared to land that has previously been used to grow/harvest sugarcane or beets, the following scenario emerges: (You can compare a google image search for "harvested sugarcane" to one for "harvested coconut palm sugar. ") ") The sugarcane plant's unusable remains (after the sugar is extracted) must be burned, causing smoke and particulate matter to drift into nearby communities and sugarcane plantations. Regardless of whether you believe in the health and environmental/agricultural benefits of coconut sugar, let me give you some insight into what you can expect from using it. This product was one of the more affordable coconut sugar options on Amazon, and it was exactly like the others I'd tried. I liked how it came in three separate one-pound bags, each of which can be resealed. It completely dissolves in coffee, but there are occasional specks of matter from the coconut sugar that look like floating coffee grounds or something, as other reviewers have noted. br>br>Now for the general experience/taste of coconut sugar: You may have to get used to it, but I found it to be relatively simple to do. First and foremost, I had a fairly typical "western" palette, which had previously been scorched by over-cooking. foods with added sugar At first, I thought the coconut sugar was less sweet than regular sugar, but I quickly got used to it. Coconut sugar also has a distinct flavor that is not present in processed sugar. The flavor is similar to molasses or brown sugar rather than coconut. I found the taste to be perfectly acceptable and unobtrusive, but I can see how it could slightly alter the flavor of food or beverages containing it. Because I am a self-proclaimed "coffee snob," some may think the level of detail is excessive: Coconut sugar, in my opinion, goes well with coffees that have chocolate, caramel, or richer (especially earthier) overtones. So, for most people's big, bold morning cup of joe, it should be fine; lighter, dessert coffees, and coffees with hints of citrus or wine-like notes are where I find the coconut sugar can start to interfere with the taste of coffee. When it comes to baking with coconut sugar, some people may notice that it is slightly less sweet, which is something I think is a good thing to get used to. Finally, I'd like to mention some additional nutritional information about coconut sugar: It's high in vitamins and minerals, which is surprising. Coconut sugar is "a rich source of potassium, magnesium, zinc, and iron," according to wikipedia. Vitamins B1, B2, B3, and B6 are also present. Coconut sugar has 36 times the iron, four times the magnesium, and over ten times the zinc of brown sugar. " However, no one should ever doubt that this product is still sugar and contains the same number of calories. Consider moderation in everything you do.

Kamdyn Deleon

| May 19, 2021

I was nauseated for two days after seeing my bag of sugar, which was full of bugs, both whole and in large pieces. I wish I had taken photos to post, but I took it and flushed it as soon as I opened it because I was afraid the bugs would get into my kitchen. I can't give it more than a one-star rating, and I'm not going to order it again.

Addilyn Dodson

| Mar 02, 2021

I'm a pretty healthy woman, but I live in a house with two other people who love and crave sugary junk food like it's oxygen. And, because I care about them and their happiness, I will occasionally bake something that does not meet my personal health and wellness standards. But there's only so much bad I can take before I have to go into the kitchen. So, if a recipe calls for brown sugar, use that instead. This is what I use as a substitute. However, it has a taste that is very similar. The glycemic index has dropped significantly. Vitamin C, iron, copper, zinc, and thiamin are among the trace vitamins and minerals found in it. The reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because some of the bags with this product don't reseal well or easily, and we have a subscription for this and have been getting it through Amazon for quite some time now, so I've seen several bags of it come through my house, enough to know it has happened more than once, and it bothers me. br>br>The reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because some of the bags with this product don't res If you already have a habit of storing things in various containers, this may not be an issue for you. I'm not sure if it's supposed to come with a re-entry card. bag that can be sealed It's a minor detail, but to me, it's significant. Otherwise, we've had no problems with this product's quality, and my sugar addicts haven't noticed any changes in the taste of their treats.

Royal Ballard

| Mar 20, 2021