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While fibre is most certainly touted as an important intake, the people who consume coconut sugar must use it in moderation. That is key!
The reality is it is still sugar. Though it has a decent flavour and plenty of antioxidants, it still contains 20% to 30% fructose and almost the same number of calories and carbohydrates as white sugar in one teaspoon.
Photo: Thuanny Gantuss
While fibre is most certainly touted as an important intake, the people who consume coconut sugar must use it in moderation. That is key!