Did you know?
- Powdered sugar may contain genetically engineered cornstarch unless it’s certified organic.
- When vegan sugar is desired, choose unrefined cane sugar or another sweetener. Refined cane sugar is filtered through animal bone char to remove impurities. Refined beet sugar is not.
For a complete guide to natural sweeteners, take a look at our online brochure.
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Undoubtedly, everyone will be partaking in sweets during the holiday season, and rightfully so. We all have our favorite pie, cookie or cake. While ultimately sugar is sugar, there is a case for sugars that are less refined. In the November issue of the Sound Consumer, Nancy Schatz Alton considers the choices in sugar and sweeteners. Read the article.
Get baking this season
All of the following recipes use at least one alternative sweetener. Be adventurous and try one for the holidays!
Pie Crusts: