As far as I can tell, those packets of raw sugar have the same calories as refined sugar, with 1/10th the ability to sweeten. So if you wish to sweeten your coffee, for example, you end up consuming about 5x the sugar, than if your stupid coffee shop just offered regular damn white sugar. Why? Why does this stuff exist? Who prefers it?

  • Zak@lemmy.world
    17·
    8 months ago

    I assume the fact that the crystals are bigger means you require more.

    OP seems to be using it to sweeten a drink, so the crystal size should only affect how long it takes to dissolve, not how sweet it tastes. The additional flavor from the molasses might make it seem a little less sweet than white sugar, but only a little.

    • ccunning@lemmy.world
      7·
      8 months ago

      the crystal size should only affect how long it takes to dissolve, not how sweet it tastes

      Unless OP isn’t giving the crystals sufficient time to dissolve, which would give it the appearance of having less sweetening power

      • blackbrook@mander.xyz
        3·
        8 months ago

        Which is pretty much guaranteed with a cold drink. Any other brand of “natural” cane sugar has normal sized crystals, its really annoying getting these stupid big crystals in a coffee shop.