Organic Whole Panela Cane Sugar (Certified Fairtrade)
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| Management number | 253514543 | Release Date | 2026/10/24 | List Price | CA$5.75 | Model Number | 253514543 | ||
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Our organic whole panela cane sugar is the most raw form of cane sugar available. Unrefined panela contains 17 amino acids, 11 minerals and 6 vitamins, including antioxidants.
Also known in Peru as chancaca, rapadura or muscovado, granulated panela is a natural sweetener derived from sugar cane. The difference with white sugar or brown sugar is that there is no refining and no chemical additives are added at any stage of the process.
It is in fact an integral cane sugar, obtained by simple evaporation of sugar cane juice.
Our organic Panela is exclusively sourced from the Fairtrade certified "Cooperativa Agraria Ecológica y Solidaria Piura" (CAES Piura) in Peru.
Organic panela is not like brown sugar, which is white sugar with molasses thrown back in. White sugar or table sugar is made by stripping the nutrients and color of the sugar cane plant through a several-step refining process. Think of it as the emaciated offspring of sugar cane. It offers no substantial health benefits because all the wholesome stuff has been thrown out during its production.
What does Fairtrade certification mean?
- Fairtrade products are far more than just fair prices, they create sustainable impact in three interconnected areas: economic, social, and environmental. These are known as the three pillars of sustainability:
- Economic: Fairtrade sets economic Standards for farmers and workers to benefit from income security and financial independence. These include the Fairtrade Minimum Price for most commodities, which aims to provide producers with a safety net against falling prices, along with the Fairtrade Premium that provides producers with additional money to invest as they choose. Fairtrade also emphasizes long-term partnerships that help yield sustainable and decent livelihoods.
- Environmental: Environmental criteria emphasize ecologically and agriculturally sound practices, including responsible water and waste management, preserving biodiversity and soil fertility, minimal use of pesticides, and the prohibition of the use of GMOs. Organic production is promoted and rewarded by higher Fairtrade Minimum Prices for organically grown products.
- Social: Social criteria for small-scale producers include requirements on democratic self-organization, participatory decision-making, transparency, and non-discrimination. For hired labour, our Standards require non-discriminatory employment practices, fair pay, freedom of association, and safeguards for worker health and safety. Forced labour and child labour are prohibited under the Fairtrade Standards.
Who is "Cooperativa Agraria Ecológica y Solidaria Piura" (CAES Piura)?
- CAES is our preferred supplier for organic Fairtrade Panela.
- CAES is an agricultural cooperative whose main objective is the marketing of organic products that its members grow and process in various districts of the Piura mountain range in Peru. CAES Piura was founded by 4 producer organizations on February 27, 2009.
- Their head office is located in the city of Piura, and their operations center is in Montero. Their social base is located in various rural districts of the Piuran mountains. Since the change to a cooperative, it allows the inclusion of individuals as members, currently being 80 members in addition to 11 grassroots associations.
- Most of the people and member associations are in the province of Ayabaca, specifically in the districts of Montero, Jililí, Sicchez, Ayabaca and Frías. They also have a presence in the districts of Santa Catalina de Mossa in the province of Morropón and the district of Lalaquiz in the province of Huancabamba.
- They inherit from their ancestors a deep respect for the land they cultivate and the food they harvest. All their production is organic certified by an internationally recognized certification company.
What are the different types of sugar made from sugarcane?
- We are proud to offer 4 different types of sugar made from sugarcane. These 4 types have different processing methods and each have their use.
- Organic Sugar: This light blond processed sugar is the most refined grade we offer. Made from sugarcane juice that has most of the natural molasses extracted by centrifugation. Lightest in color and most neutral flavor, mainly used in recipes that tolerate no sugarcane taste and need to be the whitest possible.
- Organic Cane Sugar: This blond processed sugar is the most common type used. Made from sugarcane juice that has some of the natural molasses extracted by centrifugation. Light in color with a hint of sugarcane taste, used in the majority of recipes.
- Organic Demerara Sugar: This brown very lightly processed sugar is a very healthy alternative to cane sugar. Made from sugarcane juice that has little of the natural molasses extracted by centrifugation. Brown in color with a distinctive sugarcane taste, used recipes that highlight the sugarcane taste or mask it well.
- Organic Panela Sugar: This dark brown unprocessed sugar is the purest form of granulated sugarcane. Made from sugarcane juice that contains all of the natural molasses. Dark brown in color with a distinctive sugarcane taste, used recipes that highlight the sugarcane taste or mask it well.
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