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Wholesome Sweeteners Sugar, Organic, Coconut Palm
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Wholesome Sweeteners Sugar, Organic, Coconut Palm

Wholesome
16 oz
Available at Foodtown
30
Calories
0g
Protein
7g
Sugars
0mg
Sodium
4
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Wholesome Sweeteners Organic Coconut Palm Sugar is a 16-oz packaged alternative sweetener marketed to shoppers who want a more "natural" sugar option. You'll typically find it in the baking aisle and natural foods or specialty sweetener section, shelved near other sugars, brown sugar, maple syrup, and agave—often alongside organic baking staples. The label leans into sustainability and ethical sourcing language (organic, sustainably sourced, support for family farms, LEED-built factory powered by wind energy), positioning the brand toward eco-conscious, health-minded bakers and home cooks who want pantry swaps rather than novelty snacks. Packaging presents a premium, artisanal vibe and invites use for home baking, coffee and tea sweetening, and finishing touches on baked goods; the copy even offers a 1:1 substitution note for refined brown or white sugar, signaling convenience for recipes. Sensory notes: the sugar has a warm golden-brown color, a moist, slightly coarse granule, and a pronounced caramel or toffee-like flavor that dissolves readily in batters and hot drinks, imparting a richer taste than white sugar. Rituals around it are familiar—measuring cups for cookies, sprinkling atop oatmeal, stirring into lattes, or swapping it into holiday recipes for deeper flavor. Label characteristics include organic certification and multiple "natural" and sustainability claims that create a health halo, though the ingredient list is a single sweetener. Processing context: this is a processed culinary ingredient derived from coconut palm sap—less refined in flavor than white sugar but still a sweetener used in cooking rather than a whole food.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2.0 tsp
Servings per Container: 57
Calories30
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate8g3%
Total Sugars7g
Added Sugars7g14%
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

Organic, Coconut, Palm, Sugar..

Dietary Labels

This product is vegan, is gluten-free, and is organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:2 / 4

Processed Ingredients

Why this score?

This is a processed culinary ingredient (single-ingredient sweetener) made by evaporating coconut palm sap; it is not an ultra-processed product but a processed sugar substitute used in cooking and baking.

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Common Questions about Wholesome Sweeteners Sugar, Organic, Coconut Palm

Well, 'healthy' can mean different things to different people! Coconut palm sugar is often considered a more natural alternative to refined sugars, as it’s organic and minimally processed. It has a lower glycemic index than regular sugar, which might be a plus for some folks, but it's still sugar, so moderation is key.

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