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Florida Crystals Demerara Sugar Packets Demerara

Florida Crystals
44 oz
Available at Foodtown
30
Calories
0g
Protein
8g
Sugars
0mg
Sodium
3
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Florida Crystals Demerara Sugar (Turbinado) is a pantry-friendly, amber-hued cane sugar sold in a 44 oz package often found in the baking aisle or near coffee and tea accessories in American supermarkets. You’ll see it shelved alongside specialty sugars, brown sugar, and natural sweeteners, or near single-serve sweetener packets and tabletop condiments. It suits weekend baking sessions, morning coffee rituals, and holiday cookie-making—any shopping trip where shoppers are stocking baking staples or adding a slightly richer sweetener to beverages. Florida Crystals positions itself as a sustainably minded, premium sugar brand with cultural associations of natural goodness and small-batch authenticity; the packaging and brand voice target home bakers, coffee aficionados, and shoppers seeking an alternative to white granulated sugar. Label cues emphasize “turbinado” and sometimes “minimally processed” or “cane” to create a natural-health halo; this product typically does not use child-oriented branding and may or may not display organic certification depending on the specific SKU. In plain terms, turbinado is a cane sugar that retains some molasses and is less refined than white sugar, functioning as a processed culinary ingredient rather than a ready-to-eat convenience food. Sensory details: coarse, slightly sticky golden crystals with a light molasses aroma and crunchy texture that melt slowly on the tongue; often used by spooning into coffee, sprinkling on oatmeal or muffins, or measuring into baking recipes. Packaging is practical—resealable bag or box of packets for tabletop use—supporting small rituals like teacup spooning or the satisfying crunch on top of a brûlée-style dessert.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 tsp
Servings per Container: 170
Calories30
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate8g3%
Total Sugars8g
Added Sugars8g16%
Protein0g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Turbinado, Cane, Sugar..

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:2 / 4

Processed Ingredients

Why this score?

This product is a single-ingredient cane sugar (turbinado) used as a culinary ingredient; it is processed to remove impurities but is not an ultra-processed formulation with additives or industrial formulations.

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Common Questions about Florida Crystals Demerara Sugar Packets Demerara

Demerara sugar isn't exactly what you'd call a superfood, but it can be part of a balanced diet. It has the same calorie count as regular sugar, so think of it as a flavorful alternative rather than a health booster. If you're looking for natural sweetness with a hint of molasses flavor, it's a nice option, just remember to enjoy it in moderation!

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