Whether it’s a morning cup of chai or your favorite homemade dessert, sugar sneaks into most of our diets. But as people grow more health-conscious, many are swapping refined sugar for natural alternatives like jaggery (gur).
Both come from sugarcane, yet they differ vastly in processing, nutrition, and health effects. So, which one truly deserves a place in your kitchen? Let’s find out.
WHAT IS WHITE SUGAR?
White sugar, or refined sugar, is produced by extracting and purifying sugarcane juice. During processing, molasses, which contains minerals and nutrients, is removed, leaving behind pure sucrose crystals.
While it gives instant energy and a clean, sweet taste, it’s devoid of fiber, vitamins, or minerals.