Comments on: Such a Sweet Post, Sort Of…**UPDATED! http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/such-a-sweet-post-sort-of Fri, 19 Mar 2010 22:03:58 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Angela http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/such-a-sweet-post-sort-of/comment-page-1#comment-29587 Angela Sun, 06 Dec 2009 05:56:44 +0000 http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/such-a-sweet-post-sort-of#comment-29587 Hi! I am researching the Sucanat vs. Rapadura topic and this blog post came up! I'm so glad I found it! Your post and all the comments helped clear up some of my questions (and made me feel better about how confused I myself have been!). Thanks for sharing. Blessings, Angela @ Eternal Outlook Hi! I am researching the Sucanat vs. Rapadura topic and this blog post came up! I’m so glad I found it! Your post and all the comments helped clear up some of my questions (and made me feel better about how confused I myself have been!). Thanks for sharing.

Blessings,
Angela @ Eternal Outlook

]]> By: Laura http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/such-a-sweet-post-sort-of/comment-page-1#comment-28905 Laura Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:35:44 +0000 http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/such-a-sweet-post-sort-of#comment-28905 I have tried cookies with sucanat. Here's the recipe I use: http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/healthy-treat-for-today-whole-wheat-chocolate-chip-cookies Maybe your boyfriend will like that one?!?! I have tried cookies with sucanat. Here’s the recipe I use: http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/healthy-treat-for-today-whole-wheat-chocolate-chip-cookies Maybe your boyfriend will like that one?!?!

]]> By: tanya http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/such-a-sweet-post-sort-of/comment-page-1#comment-27968 tanya Thu, 29 Oct 2009 21:48:55 +0000 http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/such-a-sweet-post-sort-of#comment-27968 haha! yur hilarious..i have an obsession with chocolate brownies too .. anyways!!! i have been baking chocolate chips cookies with the sucant and i found that they turn out dry and puffy?? all i want is a chewy yummy cookie thats not gonna kill me. have u tried it in cookies? and also instead of white sugar im using honey. please help me!! my boyfriend wont even try my cookies anymore lol!! Thanks so much! haha! yur hilarious..i have an obsession with chocolate brownies too .. anyways!!! i have been baking chocolate chips cookies with the sucant and i found that they turn out dry and puffy?? all i want is a chewy yummy cookie thats not gonna kill me. have u tried it in cookies? and also instead of white sugar im using honey. please help me!! my boyfriend wont even try my cookies anymore lol!! Thanks so much!

]]> By: Wendy http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/such-a-sweet-post-sort-of/comment-page-1#comment-27426 Wendy Wed, 14 Oct 2009 03:57:01 +0000 http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/such-a-sweet-post-sort-of#comment-27426 I don't know if this is true, but sucanat is boiled down to a syrup, then evaporated. I don't think rapadura is boiled down? If this is the case, that would explain the differences in nutritional content?? I don’t know if this is true, but sucanat is boiled down to a syrup, then evaporated. I don’t think rapadura is boiled down? If this is the case, that would explain the differences in nutritional content??

]]> By: DeniseC http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/such-a-sweet-post-sort-of/comment-page-1#comment-21973 DeniseC Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:24:14 +0000 http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/such-a-sweet-post-sort-of#comment-21973 so is ok to use natural real sugar cane not dehydrated or packaged?? My produce stand carries 12" sticks of sugar cane how would I use this?? or where can I get info on such use? We have a diverse market with mexicans, russian, asians using our market that sells in bulk like 3lbs of peppers for $2. So this is economical our summer goal is to research and use some of the not known vegtables like white radish or chinese cucumberss or baby patty pan squash. so is ok to use natural real sugar cane not dehydrated or packaged??
My produce stand carries 12″ sticks of sugar cane how would I use this?? or where can I get info on such use? We have a diverse market with mexicans, russian, asians using our market that sells in bulk like 3lbs of peppers for $2. So this is economical our summer goal is to research and use some of the not known vegtables like white radish or chinese cucumberss or baby patty pan squash.

]]> By: Elisa http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/such-a-sweet-post-sort-of/comment-page-1#comment-21728 Elisa Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:02:04 +0000 http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/such-a-sweet-post-sort-of#comment-21728 Oh, I also don't like how Rapunzel has never updated their FAQ about the difference between Rapadura and Sucanat. It seems not right to me to slander another company like that. Oh, I also don’t like how Rapunzel has never updated their FAQ about the difference between Rapadura and Sucanat. It seems not right to me to slander another company like that.

]]> By: Elisa http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/such-a-sweet-post-sort-of/comment-page-1#comment-21726 Elisa Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:58:00 +0000 http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/such-a-sweet-post-sort-of#comment-21726 I too was confused about the differences, but after researching and using both, I have decided to only buy Sucanat. They taste very similar (although I find that Sucanat dissolves more easily), so the difference for me was not so much about the physical differences as the companies themselves. In the health food store I noticed that Rapunzel's Rapadura no longer says Rapadura. Confused, I Googled it and came across a Wikipedia article that explained why. Apparantly rapadura is a generic name used for generations in Latin America. The Rapunzel company trademarked the name which angered these Latin American countries (imagine trying to trademark the name "lemonade"). I went on Rapunzel's website which lists very little information about the company or Rapadura itself. In contrast, Wholesome Sweeteners lists tons of FAQs and information about their company and the process of Sucanat. On the surface, Wholesome Sweeteners seems like a much more transparent company, which I like. I cannot say the same for Rapunzel. I don't like the idea of a company I don't know much about poaching a common name for something they have no right to. Until I can find more info on Rapunzel itself, I will stick to Sucanat. I too was confused about the differences, but after researching and using both, I have decided to only buy Sucanat. They taste very similar (although I find that Sucanat dissolves more easily), so the difference for me was not so much about the physical differences as the companies themselves. In the health food store I noticed that Rapunzel’s Rapadura no longer says Rapadura. Confused, I Googled it and came across a Wikipedia article that explained why. Apparantly rapadura is a generic name used for generations in Latin America. The Rapunzel company trademarked the name which angered these Latin American countries (imagine trying to trademark the name “lemonade”). I went on Rapunzel’s website which lists very little information about the company or Rapadura itself. In contrast, Wholesome Sweeteners lists tons of FAQs and information about their company and the process of Sucanat. On the surface, Wholesome Sweeteners seems like a much more transparent company, which I like. I cannot say the same for Rapunzel. I don’t like the idea of a company I don’t know much about poaching a common name for something they have no right to. Until I can find more info on Rapunzel itself, I will stick to Sucanat.

]]> By: Paula Lathrop http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/such-a-sweet-post-sort-of/comment-page-1#comment-18993 Paula Lathrop Tue, 05 May 2009 23:58:28 +0000 http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/such-a-sweet-post-sort-of#comment-18993 The Wholesome Sweetners (Sucanat)website has a good explanation of the difference between dehydrated and evaporated cane juice. (Their product line includes both products.) The Wholesome Sweetners (Sucanat)website has a good explanation of the difference between dehydrated and evaporated cane juice. (Their product line includes both products.)

]]> By: ray http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/such-a-sweet-post-sort-of/comment-page-1#comment-18432 ray Tue, 28 Apr 2009 02:33:33 +0000 http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/such-a-sweet-post-sort-of#comment-18432 If you have access to an Indian grocery store. Look for Jaggery in the sugar aisle. This is probably the most basic, primitive, natural sweetener available from a plant. Google Jaggery and look at the mineral content compared to brown sugar. If you have access to an Indian grocery store. Look for Jaggery in the sugar aisle. This is probably the most basic, primitive, natural sweetener available from a plant. Google Jaggery and look at the mineral content compared to brown sugar.

]]> By: Kristin http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/such-a-sweet-post-sort-of/comment-page-1#comment-18333 Kristin Mon, 27 Apr 2009 01:05:46 +0000 http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/such-a-sweet-post-sort-of#comment-18333 Hi. I know this is an older post but I'm doing a little research on Sucanat vs. Rapadura and your post popped up in google. I saw a discussion board listing with nutritional comparisons showing Rapadura with significantly more nutrient content than Sucanat. I'm VERY skeptical as both are the same generic product and has been used and produced in South America for many generations. I've used both products for many years. FYI: Sucanat is a brand name just like Rapadura. Wholesome Sweeteners owns the Sucanat trademark. A few years ago, there was one company in the SE that was selling a different product and labeling it as Sucanat. I love NT, WAPF and all the info they have but I have found them to be in error at times. And I'm with Marla, Sally Fallon responded to an olive oil question personally. Evaporated Cane Juice is quite refined and has much less molasses than Rapadura or Sucanat. Very nice site, btw! Hi. I know this is an older post but I’m doing a little research on Sucanat vs. Rapadura and your post popped up in google.

I saw a discussion board listing with nutritional comparisons showing Rapadura with significantly more nutrient content than Sucanat. I’m VERY skeptical as both are the same generic product and has been used and produced in South America for many generations. I’ve used both products for many years.

FYI: Sucanat is a brand name just like Rapadura. Wholesome Sweeteners owns the Sucanat trademark. A few years ago, there was one company in the SE that was selling a different product and labeling it as Sucanat.

I love NT, WAPF and all the info they have but I have found them to be in error at times. And I’m with Marla, Sally Fallon responded to an olive oil question personally.

Evaporated Cane Juice is quite refined and has much less molasses than Rapadura or Sucanat.

Very nice site, btw!

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